Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. It is used for emphasis and is not necessary for the sentence to make sense. Examples: myself, yourself, himself.

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence and is necessary for the sentence to make sense. Examples: myself, yourself, himself.

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Give an example of an intensive pronoun in a sentence.

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The actress herself wrote those lines.

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Give an example of a reflexive pronoun in a sentence.

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I want to do the homework by myself.

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What is the difference between intensive and reflexive pronouns?

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Intensive pronouns emphasize a noun, while reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject.

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Identify the pronoun: 'You yourself are responsible for this mess!'

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Intensive pronoun.

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Identify the pronoun: 'Ted promised himself to work harder next semester.'

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Reflexive pronoun.

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What does the pronoun 'itself' indicate in a sentence?

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Itself is an intensive pronoun that emphasizes the noun it refers to.

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Can a sentence make sense without an intensive pronoun?

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Yes, a sentence can make sense without an intensive pronoun.

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Can a sentence make sense without a reflexive pronoun?

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No, a reflexive pronoun is necessary for the sentence to make sense.