Reflexive vs. Intensive Pronouns Explained

In this video, Myra Kagete explains reflexive and intensive pronouns. Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject, while intensive pronouns emphasize the subject. Examples are provided to illustrate their usage. The video also highlights common mistakes and offers tips for distinguishing between the two types of pronouns. A quiz is mentioned at the end to test understanding.

What type of pronoun is used to refer back to the subject in a sentence?

• Indefinite pronoun

• Reflexive pronoun

• Intensive pronoun

• Demonstrative pronoun

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Which pronoun form is used for singular subjects?

• Themselves

• Himself

• Yourselves

• Ourselves

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the standard form recommended over 'theirselves'?

• Yourselves

• Ourselves

• Herselves

• Themselves

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Which pronoun is used to emphasize the subject in a sentence?

• Reflexive pronoun

• Intensive pronoun

• Objective pronoun

• Subjective pronoun

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

In the context of pronouns, what does 'by myself' imply?

• In a group

• Alone

• In the presence of others

• With someone's help

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

In the sentence 'The manager herself spoke to the rude customer', what is the role of 'herself'?

• Reflexive pronoun

• Intensive pronoun

• Objective pronoun

• Subjective pronoun

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

If a pronoun can be removed from a sentence without losing its meaning, what type of pronoun is it likely to be?

• Interrogative pronoun

• Intensive pronoun

• Reflexive pronoun

• Indefinite pronoun

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Which statement is true about intensive pronouns?

• They replace the subject in a sentence.

• They are necessary for the sentence to make sense.

• They can be removed without affecting the sentence's meaning.

• They refer back to the subject.

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

What happens if a reflexive pronoun is removed from a sentence?

• The sentence remains unchanged.

• The sentence becomes a question.

• The sentence loses its meaning.

• The sentence still makes sense.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Which pronoun would correctly fill the blank in the sentence: 'She saw ___ in the mirror'?

• herself

• hers

• she

• her

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D