The use of the pronoun 'herself' is the intensiveuse.
The pronoun is used to emphasize that Mandy was the one who looked for the cat.
The pronoun "herself" in the sentence "Mandy went to look for the missing cat herself" is reflexive, as it refers back to the subject "Mandy" and emphasizes that she performed the action alone.
The pronoun 'herself' is used as an intensive pronoun. Note: an intensive pronoun is a reflexive pronoun, it's how it's used that makes it intensive. An intensive pronoun normally immediately follows the noun antecedent.
What is the difference between a reflexive pronoun and an intensive pronoun? How do reflexive pronouns function in a sentence? Can an intensive pronoun be substituted for a reflexive pronoun? Why do we use reflexive pronouns when the subject and object are the same? Can you give examples of sentences where reflexive pronouns are needed?
In the example sentence, the pronoun 'herself' is a reflexive pronoun. The pronoun 'herself' is simply referring (reflecting) back to the antecedent 'Joan'.The reflexive pronouns can act as intensive pronouns when used to emphasize its antecedent; for example: Joan herselfmade the pie.
The pronoun 'herself' is a reflexive pronoun (reflecting back to Joan). The intensive pronoun is the same word 'herself' used to emphasize its antecedent; for example:Joan herself made the pie.
The use of the pronoun 'herself' is the intensiveuse.The pronoun is used to emphasize that Mandy was the one who looked for the cat.
A reflexive pronoun is used to 'reflect back' to its antecedent.An intensive pronoun is used to emphasize its antecedent.Examples:Kim made herself a sandwich. (reflexive)Kim answered the door herself. (intensive)The children imagined themselves on a trip to the moon. (reflexive)The children themselves cleaned the playground. (intensive)
Singular intensive pronouns are pronouns used to emphasize or intensify the subject of a sentence. Examples include "myself," "yourself," "himself," "herself," and "itself." They are used when the subject is also the object of the verb or preposition and serves to draw attention to the subject.
The pronoun 'ourselves' can be reflexive or intensive depending on use.A reflexive pronoun 'reflects back' to its antecedent.An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent.The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.Example functions:After a few hours, we gave ourselves a break. (reflexive)We did all the work ourselves. (intensive)
The 'emphatic' pronouns are called intensive pronouns.Intensive pronouns are the reflexive pronouns used to emphasize its antecedent.The reflexive pronouns take the place of a noun by 'reflecting back' to the antecedent.The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.Examples:Mother made the dress herself. (reflexive pronoun)Mother herself made the dress. (intensive pronoun)
The pronoun 'himself' is both a reflexive and an intensive pronoun, depending on use.A reflexive pronoun 'reflects' back to the noun antecedent. Example:Dad made himself some breakfast.An intensive pronoun is placed immediately after the antecedent to emphasize the antecedent. Example: Dad himself made some breakfast.
Intensive pronouns are the reflexive pronouns used to emphasize by placing the pronoun immediately following the noun they refer to.The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.Examples:Dad got up and made himself some breakfast. (reflexive pronoun)Dad himself got up and made some breakfast. (intensive pronoun)
The reflexive and intensive pronouns rename the subject. The reflexive pronouns 'reflect' back to the subject, the intensive use emphasizes the subject. The reflexive and intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.Examples:A reflexive pronoun usually comes after the verb in a sentence. For example:Dad made himself some breakfast.Dad made some breakfast himself.When the reflexive pronoun comes directly after the subject of the sentence, it is called an intensive pronoun, used for emphasis. For example:Dad himself made breakfast.