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 performs an action on itself. 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 emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. It is not necessary for the sentence to make sense. 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 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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What is the main difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns are necessary for the sentence to make sense, while intensive pronouns are not.

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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: 'The teacher herself graded the exams.'

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herself.

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True or False: Intensive pronouns can be removed from a sentence without changing its meaning.

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True.

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True or False: Reflexive pronouns can be removed from a sentence without changing its meaning.

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False.

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What is the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'You should be proud of yourself.'

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Yourself.