INTENSIVE AND REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS

Front

What is an intensive pronoun?

Back

An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. It is used for emphasis and does not change the meaning of the sentence. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

Front

What is a reflexive pronoun?

Back

A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence and is used when the subject and the object are the same. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

Front

Complete the sentence: After a long day, we treated __________ to a nice dinner.

Back

ourselves

Front

Complete the sentence: She made the cake by __________ for her birthday.

Back

herself

Front

Identify the type of pronoun: 'The cat cleaned itself.'

Back

REFLEXIVE

Front

Identify the type of pronoun: 'I myself will handle the project.'

Back

INTENSIVE

Front

Complete the sentence: They bought a gift for __________.

Back

themselves

Front

Complete the sentence: He told __________ that he would be late.

Back

himself

Front

What is the difference between intensive and reflexive pronouns?

Back

Intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun, while reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence.

Front

Complete the sentence: You should be proud of __________ for your achievements.

Back

yourself