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The pronouns ending in -self are either reflexivepronouns or intensive pronouns depending on use.

  • A reflexive pronoun is used to 'refer back' to its antecedent.
  • An intensive pronoun is used to emphasize its antecedent.

Examples:

Dad got up and made himself some breakfast. (reflexive pronoun)

Dad got up and made the breakfast himself. (intensive pronoun)

Mary wrote herself a reminder note. (reflexive pronoun)

Mary herself wrote the reminder note. (intensive pronoun)

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