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 and the object 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 is a pronoun that emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. It is used for emphasis and does not change 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 guitar.'

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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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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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Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'They enjoyed ______ at the party.'

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themselves

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Fill in the blank with the correct intensive pronoun: 'You yourself can decide what to do.'

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yourself

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In the sentence 'He made the cake himself,' what type of pronoun is 'himself'?

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intensive

Front

In the sentence 'The cat cleaned itself,' what type of pronoun is 'itself'?

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reflexive

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Choose the correct reflexive pronoun: 'I looked at ______ in the mirror.'

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myself