Intensive Pronouns Flashcard

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun is a pronoun that emphasizes a preceding noun, often ending in '-self' or '-selves'. Examples include 'myself', 'yourself', 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', 'ourselves', and 'themselves'.

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Provide an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

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Example: John himself prepared the gifts for the guest speaker.

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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 (e.g., 'I made it myself'), while intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun (e.g., 'I myself made it').

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Fill in the blank with the correct intensive pronoun: 'The team completed the project _______.'

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themselves

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Choose the correct intensive pronoun: 'She baked the cake _______.'

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herself

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What is the role of intensive pronouns in a sentence?

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Intensive pronouns add emphasis to a noun or pronoun, highlighting the subject's involvement in the action.

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Fill in the blank: 'We _______ organized the event.'

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ourselves

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Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: 'They themselves decided to take action.'

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themselves

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Complete the sentence with the appropriate intensive pronoun: 'You should be proud of _______.'

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yourself

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What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'John himself completed the task'?

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John