Exploring Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns

The video tutorial introduces the concept of reflexive and intensive pronouns. Bill and Bob, the Grammar Buffalos, explain how reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of a sentence, using examples like Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. They also discuss intensive pronouns, which emphasize a noun or pronoun in the same sentence, with examples such as 'yourselves' and 'myself'. The video concludes with a thank you message from the hosts.

What is a reflexive pronoun?

• A pronoun that replaces a noun

• A pronoun that indicates possession

• A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or another pronoun in the same sentence

• A pronoun that refers to the subject and directs the action of the verb back to the subject

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

In the sentence 'Lady Gaga dedicated herself to a bad romance,' what does 'herself' refer to?

• A bad romance

• Lady Gaga

• The subject of another sentence

• The verb 'dedicated'

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Which of the following sentences contains an intensive pronoun?

• The cat cleaned itself

• You yourselves have seen a grammar Buffalo

• Justin Bieber called himself a great artist

• Lady Gaga dedicated herself to a bad romance

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

What is the role of an intensive pronoun?

• To indicate possession

• To replace a noun

• To refer to the subject and direct the action of the verb back to the subject

• To emphasize a noun or another pronoun in the same sentence

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Who are the hosts of the video?

• Intensive Pronoun and Reflexive Pronoun

• Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber

• Bill and Bob the Buffalo

• Grammar Buffalo and Reflexive Pronoun

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B