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. 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 a reflexive pronoun but is used differently. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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Fill in the blank: Mary is looking at _____________ in the mirror.

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herself

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Fill in the blank: The woman accidentally hurt _____________ with the knife.

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herself

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Fill in the blank: Jane is a baby and she is too small to eat by _____________.

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herself

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Fill in the blank: You can't do this for me. I have to do it
_______________

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myself

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Fill in the blank: Peter is very lazy. He always copies his friends' homework and never does it by _______________.

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himself

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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 in the sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a reflexive pronoun.

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I made this cake by myself.

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Provide an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

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I myself will handle the project.