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 is a pronoun that emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. It is not necessary for the sentence to make sense. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

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Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'We constructed a garden shed by ourselves.'

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The reflexive pronoun is 'ourselves.'

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Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: 'Jenny herself made the national costume.'

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The intensive pronoun is 'herself.'

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In the sentence 'Carren accidentally cut herself while she was slicing the bread,' what role does 'herself' play?

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'Herself' is a reflexive pronoun that acts as the direct object of the verb 'cut.'

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In the sentence 'Marina brought extravagant gifts for her children and for herself,' what role does 'herself' play?

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'Herself' is an object of the preposition 'for.'

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Fill in the blank: 'We can move the furniture _______________.'

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ourselves.

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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, while intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun and are not necessary for the sentence.

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List three examples of reflexive pronouns.

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myself, yourself, themselves.

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List three examples of intensive pronouns.

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myself, herself, themselves.