Intensive vs. Reflexive Pronouns

Can you remove the pronoun?

She gave herself a pat on the back.

• No!

• Yes!

Can you remove the pronoun?

He blamed himself for the mistake.

• Yes!

• No!

Can you remove the pronoun?

I made the cake myself.

• No!

• Yes!

Can you remove the pronoun?

He solved the problem himself.

• Yes!

• No!

Can you remove the pronoun?

They enjoyed themselves at the concert.

• No!

• Yes!

Can you remove the pronoun?

You must remind yourself to take breaks during work.

• Yes!

• No!

_________ pronouns are used for emphasis. They can be removed from a sentence and the sentence can still make sense.

_________ pronouns reflect the action back on the subject. Without them, the sentence may not make sense, so they cannot be removed.

What is true of INTENSIVE pronouns? Check all that apply:

• An intensive pronoun can end in -self.

• An intensive pronoun can end in -selves.

• An intensive pronoun can be removed and the sentence will still make sense.

• An intensive pronoun reflects back on the subject.

• An intensive pronoun is also known as an emphatic pronoun.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B

What is an INTENSIVE pronoun?

• a pronoun that ends in self/selves and emphasizes someone or something already named

• a pronoun that ends in self/selves and refers back to the subject

• a word that replaces a noun

• a pronoun that shows possession

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1B