A reflexive pronoun is a word that shows that the person who is the subject of a sentence is also the object of the action.
The reflexive pronouns are myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
Reflexive pronouns are also used to emphasize.
Examples:
I saw myself in the mirror
These things don't take care of themselves.
When used to emphasize the subject, reflexive pronouns are called intensive pronouns; for example:
She made the cake herself.
He told me himself that he would come.
Just like personal pronouns, reflexive pronouns have specific words for singular and plural.The singular reflexive pronouns are:myselfyourselfhimselfherselfitselfThe plural reflexive pronouns are: ourselvesyourselvesthemselves
reflexive pronouns are made when it reflects the subject..
Intensive pronouns are reflexive pronouns used to emphasize. A reflexive pronouns 'reflect' back on the subject of a sentence or clause. The reflexive pronouns are:First person: myself, ourselvesSecond person: yourself, yourselvesThird person: himself, herself, itself, themselvesReflexive use: We decorated the auditorium ourselves.Intensive use: We ourselves decorated the auditorium.
The reflexive pronouns end with -self(singular) or -selves (plural).The reflexive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
Reflexive pronouns are the pronouns that end with 'self'. Reflexive pronouns 'reflect' back on the subject like a mirror. The reflexive pronouns are:.myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves..Example use: I made the cookies myself. or They fixed the roof themselves.Intensive pronouns are the reflexive pronouns used to emphasize its antecedent noun.For example: They, themselves, fixed the roof. or You, yourself, are a good friend.
The reflexive pronouns end in -self (singular) and -selves (plural).The reflexive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
Intensive pronouns are reflexive pronouns used to emphasize. A reflexive pronouns 'reflect' back on the subject of a sentence or clause. The reflexive pronouns are:First person: myself, ourselvesSecond person: yourself, yourselvesThird person: himself, herself, itself, themselvesReflexive use: We decorated the auditorium ourselves.Intensive use: We ourselves decorated the auditorium.
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?
These are called reflexive pronouns. Here are examples of reflexive pronouns:herselfhimselfitselfmyselfourselvesthemselves
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 '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)
Intensive pronouns are a specific use of reflexive pronouns to emphasize it's antecedent.The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.For example:Reflexive use: I made it myself.Intensive use: I, myself, made it.Without emphasis: Have you seen it?Intensive pronoun: Have you seen it yourself?