Intensive and Reflexive 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, themselves.

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun in the sentence. It is used for emphasis and does not change the meaning of the sentence. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

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Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'She taught herself to play the piano.'

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herself

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

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myself

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Which pronoun is used for emphasis in the sentence: 'They themselves organized the event.'?

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themselves

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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.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a reflexive pronoun.

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He made the cake by himself.

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Provide an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

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She herself completed the assignment.

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What is the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'We enjoyed ourselves at the party.'?

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ourselves

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What is the intensive pronoun in the sentence: 'You yourself can solve this problem.'?

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yourself