Reflexive and Intensive 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. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, 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, using words like myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, and themselves.

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Give an example of a sentence using a reflexive pronoun.

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Mary looked at herself in the mirror.

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Give an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

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I myself will take care of 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, while intensive pronouns emphasize the subject but do not change the meaning of the sentence.

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Fill in the blank: You should be proud of ____________ for completing the task.

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yourself

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Fill in the blank: The cat cleaned ____________ after eating.

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itself

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Fill in the blank: We enjoyed ____________ at the park yesterday.

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ourselves

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Fill in the blank: He did the homework by ____________ without any help.

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himself

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Fill in the blank: Jane is too young to dress ____________.

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herself