Reflexive & Intensive Pronouns

Reflexive & intensive pronouns look the same.

• True

• False

Name 3 pronouns:

Reflexive pronouns come BEFORE the verb.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Is "himself" an example of a reflexive pronoun?

• Yes

• No

TIP: Take the pronoun out of the sentence. Say the sentence out loud/in your head. Does it make sense? If it DOES NOT make sense, it is a __________ pronoun.

What is a good tip to remember when trying to identify between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

• Find the pronoun.

• Put in the pronoun and see if it makes sense.

• Combine pronouns.

• Take out the pronoun and see if it still makes sense.

Intensive pronouns... (hint: 2 correct answers)

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• Are not needed for the sentence to still sound correct

• Are very necessary

• Are needed for the sentence to still sound correct

Using the sentence below, decide if the pronoun "herself" is necessary or not.

"The president HERSELF will give the opening speech."

• It is necessary for the sentence (so it is reflexive)

• It is unnecessary for the sentence (so it is intensive)

Is "himself" in this case reflexive or intensive?

Luke made himself late for class.

• Reflexive (necessary to the sentence)

• Intensive (unnecessary to the sentence)

Is "themselves" in this case reflexive or intensive?

Emil and Maddie were mad at themselves for lying.

• Reflexive

• Intensive