Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns Explained

The video tutorial covers reflexive and intensive pronouns, explaining their definitions, differences, and uses. It provides examples to illustrate how reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of a sentence, while intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun. The tutorial includes practice exercises to help students identify these pronouns in sentences and concludes with a reminder to ask questions if needed.

What materials should you have ready for this lesson?

• A calculator and a ruler

• A notebook, something to write with, and your grammar book

• A textbook and a highlighter

• A laptop and a dictionary

What is the first goal of the lesson?

• Learning about possessive pronouns

• Distinguishing between interrogative and demonstrative pronouns

• Identifying reflexive and intensive pronouns

• Identifying demonstrative pronouns

What do reflexive pronouns do?

• They emphasize the subject

• They refer back to the subject of the sentence

• They ask questions

• They point out specific things

Which of the following is a reflexive pronoun?

• Myself

• Him

• They

• Who

What is the function of intensive pronouns?

• To point out specific things

• To ask questions

• To emphasize the antecedent

• To reflect back on the subject

Which sentence contains an intensive pronoun?

• She gave herself a gift.

• The dog itself opened the door.

• They themselves completed the project.

• I made a cake for myself.

In the sentence 'The war itself was quite long,' what type of pronoun is 'itself'?

• Interrogative

• Intensive

• Reflexive

• Demonstrative

In the sentence 'The principal herself came to the room,' what type of pronoun is 'herself'?

• Reflexive

• Interrogative

• Demonstrative

• Intensive

In the sentence 'My dog established themselves as the guardians of the house,' what type of pronoun is 'themselves'?

• Demonstrative

• Interrogative

• Reflexive

• Intensive

In the sentence 'Have you yourself ever seen the president?' what type of pronoun is 'yourself'?

• Reflexive

• Interrogative

• Intensive

• Demonstrative