Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence and indicates that the subject and object are the same. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

Front

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 used for emphasis. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

Front

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

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herself

Front

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

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myself

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Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'They completed the project by _______________.'

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themselves

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'You should believe in _______________.'

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yourself

Front

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 add emphasis and can be removed without changing the meaning.

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'He did it by _______________.' (myself, himself)

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himself

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'We can do it by _______________.' (ourselves, yourself)

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ourselves

Front

What is the role of reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

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Reflexive pronouns indicate that the subject and object of the verb are the same, showing that the action is performed on the subject itself.