Intensive

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun is a pronoun that emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. It is used to add emphasis to the subject of the sentence.

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Give an example of an intensive pronoun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog himself dug the hole,' 'himself' is the intensive pronoun.

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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 the subject without changing the meaning.

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List some examples of intensive pronouns.

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Myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

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Identify the intensive pronoun in this sentence: 'The students themselves organized the event.'

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'Themselves' is the intensive pronoun.

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In the sentence 'She herself completed the project,' what role does 'herself' play?

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'Herself' is an intensive pronoun emphasizing 'she'.

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Can an intensive pronoun be removed from a sentence without changing its meaning?

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Yes, removing an intensive pronoun does not change the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the function of an intensive pronoun in a sentence?

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The function of an intensive pronoun is to emphasize the noun or pronoun it refers to.

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Is 'myself' an intensive pronoun?

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Yes, 'myself' can be used as an intensive pronoun when it emphasizes 'I'.

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Identify the intensive pronoun in this sentence: 'The teacher herself graded the exams.'

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'Herself' is the intensive pronoun.