Reflexive & Intensive Pronouns

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the subject performs an action on itself. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. It is identical in form to a reflexive pronoun but is used for emphasis rather than to indicate that the subject is performing an action on itself. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'She taught herself to play the piano.'

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herself

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Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: 'I myself will handle the project.'

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myself

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Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'They completed the project by __________.'

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themselves

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Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'He made the cake by __________.'

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himself

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Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'You should be proud of __________.'

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yourself

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Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'We enjoyed the picnic by __________.'

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ourselves

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What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject and indicate that the subject is performing an action on itself, while intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

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The president herself announced the new policy.