Reflexive vs Intensive Pronouns

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun is used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, 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 not necessary for the sentence to make sense. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

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

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The reflexive pronoun is 'herself'.

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

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The intensive pronoun is 'myself'.

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What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns are essential to the meaning of the sentence, while intensive pronouns are used for emphasis and can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a reflexive pronoun.

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Example: 'They prepared themselves for the exam.'

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Provide an example of a sentence using an intensive pronoun.

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Example: 'The teacher herself graded the tests.'

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In the sentence 'The cat groomed itself,' what type of pronoun is 'itself'?

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'Itself' is a reflexive pronoun.

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In the sentence 'He himself completed the assignment,' what type of pronoun is 'himself'?

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'Himself' is an intensive pronoun.

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Can a sentence have both reflexive and intensive pronouns? Give an example.

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Yes, for example: 'I myself made the cake for the party, and I enjoyed it myself.'