Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns

What is the main difference between intensive and reflexive pronouns?

• Intensive pronouns are only used in formal writing, while reflexive pronouns are used in informal writing.

• Intensive pronouns are used for singular subjects, while reflexive pronouns are used for plural subjects.

• The main difference is that intensive pronouns emphasize, while reflexive pronouns reflect.

• Intensive pronouns are always placed before the verb, while reflexive pronouns are always placed after the verb.

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CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

Give an example of an intensive pronoun in a sentence.

• She himself completed the project.

• They ourselves will handle the situation.

• I myself will take care of it.

• He herself is responsible for the mess.

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CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Provide an example of a reflexive pronoun in a sentence.

• They hurt myself while playing basketball.

• I hurt myself while playing basketball.

• She hurt himself while playing basketball.

• He hurt herself while playing basketball.

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CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

How do intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun?

• Intensive pronouns reduce the emphasis on the noun or pronoun

• Intensive pronouns change the meaning of the sentence

• Intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun by providing emphasis without changing the meaning of the sentence.

• Intensive pronouns are only used in written language

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CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

In what way do reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence?

• Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence by emphasizing the subject's importance.

• Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence by introducing a new subject.

• Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence by changing the subject's identity.

• Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence by reflecting the action or state of the subject onto itself.

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CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

Can you identify the intensive pronoun in the following sentence: 'I myself will take care of it'?

• myself

• ourselves

• itself

• me

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CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'She hurt herself while playing.'

• herself

• themself

• itself

• her

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CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

Explain why the pronoun 'myself' in the sentence 'I did it myself' is an intensive pronoun.

• The pronoun 'myself' is an intensive pronoun because it emphasizes the action was done by the speaker.

• The pronoun 'myself' is an intensive pronoun because it is a possessive pronoun.

• The pronoun 'myself' is an intensive pronoun because it is a reflexive pronoun.

• The pronoun 'myself' is an intensive pronoun because it refers to someone else doing the action.

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CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

Why is the pronoun 'himself' in the sentence 'He cut himself accidentally' considered a reflexive pronoun?

• The pronoun 'himself' is reflexive because it refers to a different subject in the sentence.

• The pronoun 'himself' is reflexive because it is a possessive pronoun.

• The pronoun 'himself' is reflexive because it is an interrogative pronoun.

• The pronoun 'himself' is reflexive because it refers back to the subject 'He' in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

How can you determine whether a pronoun in a sentence is being used as an intensive or reflexive pronoun?

• Check if the pronoun emphasizes a noun (intensive) or reflects the action back to the subject (reflexive).

• Look for the pronoun at the beginning of the sentence (intensive) or at the end (reflexive).

• Check if the pronoun is in the first person (intensive) or third person (reflexive).

• Determine if the pronoun is singular (intensive) or plural (reflexive).

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CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D