Reflexive & Intensive Pronouns

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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How can you identify a reflexive pronoun in a sentence?

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A reflexive pronoun is used when the subject and the object of the sentence are the same. For example, in 'She taught herself,' 'herself' refers back to 'She'.

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How can you identify an intensive pronoun in a sentence?

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An intensive pronoun is used to add emphasis to a noun or pronoun. For example, in 'I myself completed the project,' 'myself' emphasizes 'I'.

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Give an example of a sentence using a reflexive pronoun.

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I made the cake myself.

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Give an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

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The students themselves organized the event.

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What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject, while intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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Can a sentence have both reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Yes, a sentence can contain both types of pronouns, but they will serve different functions.

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What are some common reflexive pronouns?

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Common reflexive pronouns include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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What are some common intensive pronouns?

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Common intensive pronouns are the same as reflexive pronouns: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.