REFLEXIVE AND INTENSIVE PRONOUNS

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

• herself

• himself

• themselves

• ourselves

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

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

• myself

• yourself

• herself

• ourselves

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

What is an intensive pronoun?

• A pronoun that replaces a noun in a sentence.

• A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or another pronoun.

• A pronoun that indicates possession.

• A pronoun that asks a question.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the role of intensive pronouns in a sentence?

• They replace nouns in a sentence.

• They emphasize the noun or pronoun they refer to, adding emphasis to the subject.

• They connect clauses in a sentence.

• They indicate possession.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence 'They enjoyed themselves at the party,' what type of pronoun is 'themselves'?

• Reflexive pronoun

• Demonstrative pronoun

• Interrogative pronoun

• Indefinite pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence 'She herself completed the assignment,' what is the function of 'herself'?

• 'Herself' is a reflexive pronoun used to indicate the subject's action on itself.

• 'Herself' is an intensive pronoun used to emphasize that she completed the assignment.

• 'Herself' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership of the assignment.

• 'Herself' is a demonstrative pronoun referring to a specific person.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

Provide an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

• The chef himself prepared the meal.

• She quickly ran to the store.

• They are going to the concert together.

• He enjoys playing soccer on weekends.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

• Reflexive pronouns are used for emphasis, while intensive pronouns are necessary for the sentence to make sense.

• Reflexive pronouns can be removed without changing the meaning, while intensive pronouns are necessary for the sentence to make sense.

• Reflexive pronouns are necessary for the sentence to make sense, while intensive pronouns are used for emphasis and can be removed without changing the meaning.

• Reflexive pronouns and intensive pronouns are the same and can be used interchangeably.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

What is a reflexive pronoun?

• A pronoun that refers to the subject of the sentence

• A pronoun that is used to ask questions

• A pronoun that indicates possession

• A pronoun used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same person or thing.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D

Can a sentence have both a reflexive and an intensive pronoun? Give an example.

• Yes, for example: 'I myself made the cake for myself.' Here, 'myself' is intensive and 'myself' is reflexive.

• No, a sentence can only have one type of pronoun at a time.

• Yes, for example: 'She herself baked the cake for her.' Here, 'herself' is reflexive and 'her' is intensive.

• Yes, for example: 'They themselves completed the project for themselves.' Here, 'themselves' is both intensive and reflexive.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

CCSS.L.3.1D