Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns

Front

What is a reflexive pronoun?

Back

A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, typically ending in -self or -selves, such as 'myself', 'yourself', 'themselves'.

Front

What is an intensive pronoun?

Back

An intensive pronoun is a pronoun that emphasizes a noun or another pronoun, also ending in -self or -selves, such as 'myself', 'yourself', 'themselves'.

Front

Give an example of a reflexive pronoun.

Back

herself, himself, themselves, itself.

Front

Give an example of an intensive pronoun.

Back

I myself completed the project.

Front

What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

Back

Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject and are necessary for the sentence's meaning, while intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun and can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'She made the cake by _______.'

Back

herself.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'They themselves organized the event.'

Back

(This sentence uses an intensive pronoun.)

Front

Which pronouns usually appear right after the subject of a sentence?

Back

Intensive pronouns.

Front

Which pronouns appear elsewhere in the sentence and refer back to the subject?

Back

Reflexive pronouns.

Front

What are pronouns that end in -self or -selves called?

Back

Intensive and reflexive pronouns.