Reflexive and 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, indicating that the subject performs an action on itself. 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. It is used for emphasis and does not change the meaning of the sentence. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: 'She taught herself to play the piano.'

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herself

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Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: 'I myself will handle the project.'

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myself

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What is the main difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject and are necessary for the sentence to make sense, while intensive pronouns are used for emphasis and can be removed without changing the meaning.

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Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: 'They enjoyed the party by __________.'

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themselves

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Fill in the blank with the correct intensive pronoun: 'You yourself can make a difference.'

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yourself

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True or False: The sentence 'He made himself a sandwich.' contains a reflexive pronoun.

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True

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True or False: The sentence 'I myself completed the assignment.' contains an intensive pronoun.

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True

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What happens if you remove a reflexive pronoun from a sentence?

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If you remove a reflexive pronoun from a sentence, the sentence will often not make sense.