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, indicating that the subject and the object are the same person or thing. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, and yourselves.

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun 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, and yourselves.

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

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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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Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'They enjoyed the party by __________.'

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themselves

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Fill in the blank with the correct intensive pronoun: 'The president himself attended the meeting.'

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himself

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Which of the following is a reflexive pronoun? (myself, very, quickly)

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myself

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Which of the following is an intensive pronoun? (herself, quickly, blue)

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herself

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Complete the sentence with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'You should be proud of __________.'

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yourself

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Complete the sentence with the correct intensive pronoun: 'It was John himself who solved the problem.'

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himself