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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)

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What is an intensive noun?

The term 'intensive' is a word for a type of pronoun (not a noun).An intensive pronoun is a word used to emphasize its antecedent.They are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.An intensive pronoun also functions as a reflexive pronoun, a word used to 'reflect back' to its antecedent.Examples of an intensive pronoun:Dad made the breakfast himself.Dad himself made the breakfast.Examples of a reflexive pronoun:Dad made himself some toast.Dad made some toast for himself.


Is this sentence intensive or reflexive She herself gave him the book?

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.


Which word in the sentence is an intensive pronoun Annie herself made the vegetable soup that she served her family A she B herself C that D her?

The intensive pronoun is B. herself.An intensive pronoun is used to emphasize its antecedent (Annie).


Jason finished the remodeling himself is that reflexive or intensive?

In the example sentence, the pronoun 'himself' is a reflexive pronoun. A reflexive pronouns 'reflects' back to its antecedent.As an intensive pronoun the sentence would read:Jason himself finished the remodeling.An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent.


Is you an intensive pronoun?

No, the pronoun 'you' is a personal pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for a specific person; the person spoken to.An intensive pronoun is the use of a reflexive pronoun to show emphasis by placing the pronoun directly following the antecedent.The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.The reflexive use of the pronoun is to 'reflect back' to the antecedent:You made some breakfast for yourself.The intensive use of the pronoun is to emphasize the antecedent:You yourself made some breakfast.


Is the word Itself reflexive or intensive?

The word itself is intensive. An intensive pronoun is used to emphasize a preceding noun or pronoun, while a reflexive pronoun is used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same. "Itself" does not refer back to the subject of the sentence, but rather intensifies or emphasizes the noun or pronoun it is attached to.


Is this an intensive pronoun The children are able to tie their shoes themselves?

Yes, when the reflexive pronoun 'themselves' is used to emphasize the antecedent (children) it is called an intensive pronoun.


What type of pronoun is yourself?

The pronoun 'yourself' is a reflexive pronoun or an intensive pronoun.The pronoun 'yourself' is a second person, singular pronoun.When used as a reflexive pronoun, it 'reflects back' to its antecedent.When used as an intensive pronoun, it emphasizes its antecedent.Examples:Mable, please make yourself comfortable. (reflexive)Mable, I can't believe you made this yourself. (intensive)


When is a intensive pronoun used?

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Is himself a pronoun?

Yes, himself is a pronoun, a reflexive pronoun or an intensive pronoun.When used as a reflexive pronoun, it 'reflects back' to its antecedent.When used as an intensive pronoun, it emphasizes its antecedent.Examples:Dad got up early and made himselfbreakfast. (reflexive)Dad himself got up early and made breakfast. (intensive)


What type of pronoun?

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.


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.