Reflexive & Intensive Pronoun Review

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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, 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 formed by adding '-self' or '-selves' to certain pronouns, such as myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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Complete the sentence with the correct reflexive pronoun: I built the swing set by ______ when I was only 10.

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myself

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Complete the sentence with the correct intensive pronoun: They _____ ran a marathon in Austin, Texas.

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themselves

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Complete the sentence with the correct intensive pronoun: We ____ will go on a walk.

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ourselves

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Complete the sentence with the correct reflexive pronoun: The koalas gave _____ a bath while hanging in the tree.

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themselves

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Complete the sentence with the correct intensive pronoun: I ____ will go to the grocery store.

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myself

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What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence, while intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun in the sentence.

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Give an example of a sentence using a reflexive pronoun.

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She taught herself how to play the piano.

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Give an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

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I myself will handle the project.