Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the subject performs an action on itself. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. It is identical in form to a reflexive pronoun but serves a different function. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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How many syllables are in the word 'reflexive'?

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3

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In the sentence 'The mayor presented the new program herself.', what type of pronoun is 'herself'?

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Intensive

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In the sentence 'Jim bought himself a shirt.', what type of pronoun is 'himself'?

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Reflexive

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What is the function of reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

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Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of the sentence are the same, indicating that the action is performed on the subject itself.

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What is the function of intensive pronouns in a sentence?

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Intensive pronouns are used to add emphasis to a noun or pronoun, highlighting the importance of the subject.

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Provide an example of a reflexive pronoun in a sentence.

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She taught herself how to play the piano.

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Provide an example of an intensive pronoun in a sentence.

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I myself will handle the presentation.

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What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject and are necessary for the sentence to make sense, while intensive pronouns are used for emphasis and can be removed without changing the meaning.