Exploring Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns

The video tutorial introduces pronouns, focusing on reflexive and intensive types. Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject and act as objects, while intensive pronouns emphasize the subject without altering sentence meaning. Examples illustrate their usage, highlighting the differences between the two. The lesson concludes with a summary of key points.

What is the primary function of pronouns?

• To take the place of a noun

• To describe a noun

• To connect clauses

• To modify a verb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following is NOT a pronoun?

• He

• She

• It

• Run

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is a reflexive pronoun?

• A pronoun that modifies a verb

• A pronoun that describes a noun

• A pronoun that connects two clauses

• A pronoun that refers back to the subject

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Which of the following is a reflexive pronoun?

• Us

• They

• Herself

• Him

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

In the sentence 'Marco found himself in a pitch', what role does 'himself' play?

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Predicate

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive pronoun?

• He gave the book to him.

• They gave the book to she.

• She gave the book to herself.

• We gave the book to they.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

What is the main difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

• Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject, while intensive pronouns emphasize the subject.

• Reflexive pronouns connect clauses, while intensive pronouns describe nouns.

• Reflexive pronouns modify verbs, while intensive pronouns modify adjectives.

• Reflexive pronouns are used in questions, while intensive pronouns are used in statements.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Which of the following sentences contains an intensive pronoun?

• She herself completed the project.

• They gave the book to her.

• We gave the book to them.

• He found himself lost.

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

In the sentence 'The president organized the meeting himself', what is the role of 'himself'?

• Subject

• Direct object

• Indirect object

• Emphasis

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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 will still make sense if the intensive pronoun is removed?

• All of the above

• He himself wanted to see her.

• They themselves wanted to check the damage.

• She herself completed the task.

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B