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 differently. 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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I myself will handle the project.

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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.

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List all reflexive pronouns.

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myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

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List all intensive pronouns.

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myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

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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, referring back to the subject.

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What is the role of intensive pronouns in a sentence?

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Intensive pronouns add emphasis to a noun or pronoun but do not change the meaning of the sentence.

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Can a sentence have both a reflexive and an intensive pronoun?

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Yes, a sentence can have both, but they will serve different purposes.