Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun is used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same person or thing. 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 formed the same way as reflexive pronouns but is used for emphasis. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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Give 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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Give an example of an intensive pronoun in a sentence.

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The mayor himself attended the event.

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What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence, while intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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Identify the reflexive pronoun in this sentence: 'They enjoyed themselves at the party.'

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The reflexive pronoun is 'themselves'.

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Identify the intensive pronoun in this sentence: 'I myself will handle the project.'

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The intensive pronoun is 'myself'.

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Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'You should be proud of ______________.'

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yourself.

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Fill in the blank with the correct intensive pronoun: 'The teacher herself graded the tests.'

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herself.

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What is the role of reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

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Reflexive pronouns act as the object of a verb or preposition and refer back to the subject.