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 a reflexive pronoun but is not necessary to the meaning of the sentence. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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

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The reflexive pronoun is 'herself'.

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

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The intensive pronoun is 'myself'.

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What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns 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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Example: 'He looked at himself in the mirror.'

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Provide an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

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Example: 'The chef himself prepared the meal.'

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In the sentence 'They enjoyed themselves at the party,' what type of pronoun is 'themselves'?

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'Themselves' is a reflexive pronoun.

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In the sentence 'You yourself can solve this problem,' what type of pronoun is 'yourself'?

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'Yourself' is an intensive pronoun.

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Can a sentence have both a reflexive and an intensive pronoun? Give an example.

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Yes, for example: 'I myself made the cake for myself.' Here, 'myself' is intensive and 'myself' is reflexive.