The word herself is a reflexive pronoun, a word that 'reflects back' to the antecedent (Carrie).
An intensive pronoun is any of the reflexive pronouns placed just after the antecedent to emphasize the antecedent. Example:
Carrie herself knew who was to blame.
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?
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)
The 'intensive words' are the intensive pronouns.An intensive pronoun is a reflexive pronoun used to emphasize its antecedent.A reflexive pronoun 'reflects back' to its antecedent.The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.Examples:Dad got up and made himself some breakfast. (reflexive)Dad himself got up and made breakfast. (intensive)
The 'emphasis pronouns' are the intensive pronouns.The intensive pronouns are the 'reflexive pronouns' used to put stronger emphasis on its antecedent.The reflexive pronouns 'reflect' back on the subject like a mirror.The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.Examples:I made the cookies myself. (reflexive)I, myself, made the cookies. (intensive)You can do it yourself.. (reflexive)You yourself can do it.. (intensive)They fixed the roof themselves. (reflexive)They, themselves, fixed the roof. (intensive)
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.
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?
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)
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.
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 'intensive words' are the intensive pronouns.An intensive pronoun is a reflexive pronoun used to emphasize its antecedent.A reflexive pronoun 'reflects back' to its antecedent.The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.Examples:Dad got up and made himself some breakfast. (reflexive)Dad himself got up and made breakfast. (intensive)
The pronoun 'herself' is a reflexive pronoun and an intensive pronoun.A reflexive pronoun 'reflects' back to its antecedent.Example: Agnes made herself a new dress.An intensive pronoun is used to emphasize its antecedent.Example: Agnes herself made the dress.
The 'intensive pronouns' are the reflexive pronouns used to emphasize.The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.Examples:Dad made himself some breakfast. (reflexive)Dad himself made some breakfast. (intensive)
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 'emphasis pronouns' are the intensive pronouns.The intensive pronouns are the 'reflexive pronouns' used to put stronger emphasis on its antecedent.The reflexive pronouns 'reflect' back on the subject like a mirror.The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.Examples:I made the cookies myself. (reflexive)I, myself, made the cookies. (intensive)You can do it yourself.. (reflexive)You yourself can do it.. (intensive)They fixed the roof themselves. (reflexive)They, themselves, fixed the roof. (intensive)
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.
Pronouns used to emphasize are the intensive pronouns.The intensive pronouns are the reflexive pronouns placed after the antecedent to emphasize the antecedent.The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.EXAMPLESreflexive: Mom made herself a new dress.intensive: Mom herself made a new dress.