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Reflexive pronouns 'reflect' back on the subject like a mirror.

The reflexive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

Example sentences:

Imade the cookies myself.

Youare a good friend yourself.

He made himself pancakes for breakfast.

Theyfixed the roof themselves.

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What are some questions related in reflexive and intensive pronoun?

Reflexive: Did Jane make the dress herself? Intensive: Yes, Jane herself made the dress. . Reflexive: Will you have to testify yourself? Intensive: I myself will not have to testify.


Can you give me a sentence using a reflexive pronoun?

She taught herself how to play the guitar.


Are the emphasizing pronoun and reflexive pronoun the same?

Yes, the reflexive pronouns and the intensive pronouns are the same words.They are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.The difference is in their use. When used to 'reflect' its antecedent, it's called a reflexive pronoun. When used to emphasize its antecedent, it's called an intensive pronoun.Examples:Dad got up and made himself some breakfast. (reflexive)Dad himself got up and made breakfast. (intensive)


Can you give an example of a sentence using object pronoun?

Give the book to him.


Is it possible to change the meaning of the writing by using incorrect pronoun reference Explain or give an example.?

It is possible to change the meaning of something written using an incorrect pronoun reference, however, it normally does not.An incorrect pronoun reference usually makes the writing clumsy or confusing.For example: Jane was late for work because theymissed the bus.The pronoun 'they' is a plural pronoun, a word for two or more people. The antecedent 'Jane' is singular, one person.Another example: John missed the bus because itoverslept.The pronoun 'it' takes the place of a noun for a thing. Did the bus oversleep? No, John overslept. The antecedent 'John' requires a singular pronoun for a male, '...he overslept')

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What are some questions related in reflexive and intensive pronoun?

Reflexive: Did Jane make the dress herself? Intensive: Yes, Jane herself made the dress. . Reflexive: Will you have to testify yourself? Intensive: I myself will not have to testify.


Can you give me a sentence using a reflexive pronoun?

She taught herself how to play the guitar.


Give an example to a relation which is reflexive symmetric but not transitive?

A=r mod z R= a relation which is reflexive symmetric but not transitive


What is the pronoun in this sentence Egotists give themselves great credit for their accomplishments?

There are two pronouns in the sentence:themselves, a reflexive pronountheir, a possessive adjective


Are the emphasizing pronoun and reflexive pronoun the same?

Yes, the reflexive pronouns and the intensive pronouns are the same words.They are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.The difference is in their use. When used to 'reflect' its antecedent, it's called a reflexive pronoun. When used to emphasize its antecedent, it's called an intensive pronoun.Examples:Dad got up and made himself some breakfast. (reflexive)Dad himself got up and made breakfast. (intensive)


Give example of possessive pronoun hes?

He's is not a possessive pronoun. However, the word his is a possessive pronoun, This is because it shows possession of something. For example, "The book was his".


Can you give an example of a sentence using object pronoun?

Give the book to him.


Can you give an example for a sentence in this order preposition pronoun adjective noun pronoun helping verb verb pronoun?

With her Russian blood, SHE will save us.


Is it possible to change the meaning of the writing by using incorrect pronoun reference Explain or give an example.?

It is possible to change the meaning of something written using an incorrect pronoun reference, however, it normally does not.An incorrect pronoun reference usually makes the writing clumsy or confusing.For example: Jane was late for work because theymissed the bus.The pronoun 'they' is a plural pronoun, a word for two or more people. The antecedent 'Jane' is singular, one person.Another example: John missed the bus because itoverslept.The pronoun 'it' takes the place of a noun for a thing. Did the bus oversleep? No, John overslept. The antecedent 'John' requires a singular pronoun for a male, '...he overslept')


Give me a example of a pronoun and a antecedent?

"When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train." "George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he."


What does ne or se mean?

I don't know fo any meaning for "ne", but "se" can be several things. It is an impersonal pronoun used to give impersonal, generalized meanings. Se habla español is a way of saying "Spanish is spoken". It is also a reflexive pronoun, where the action of the verb "reflects" on the subject. Used with an accent, sé, it is the first person sungualr of the verb saber, or "I know".


Can you give 10 sentences with pronoun?

Example sentences:personal pronouns: They came to visit and brought the baby with them.demonstrative pronouns: I would like six of these and a two of those.possessive pronouns: The chicken is mine and the salmon is yours.possessive adjectives: How is your salmon? Mychicken is delicious.interrogative pronoun: What is the name of the dog?reflexive pronoun: Dad got up at six and made himselfsome breakfast.intensive pronoun: Dad himself made the breakfast.reciprocal pronoun: We gave each other a party on our mutual birthday.relative pronoun: The teacher who assigned the work should answer your questions.indefinite pronouns: Everyone has left the building but some are still waiting to be picked-up.