INTENSIVE PRONOUNS L 6 1 b Use intensive
INTENSIVE PRONOUNS L. 6. 1 b: Use intensive pronouns. Jenn Roy Montegut Middle 6 th grade English
What is the difference between REFLEXIVE AND INTENSIVE PRONOUNS?
Reflexive pronouns and intensive pronouns are the same words. The difference is how they are used in a sentence. myself yourself herself himself itself yourselves themselves
A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence. He cut himself shaving. If it is taken out, the sentence will not be complete. He cut shaving.
An intensive pronoun is a pronoun that is used to add emphasis. It still refers back to the subject. I painted the fence myself. If it is taken out, the sentence will be complete. I painted the fence.
Remember, the reflexive pronoun is necessary to understand the meaning of a sentence. If the same pronouns are used, but not needed, they are called intensive pronouns. Examples: Reflexive – The boy made himself breakfast. Intensive – The boy made breakfast himself.
Rule to remember… Whenever there is a reflexive or intensive pronoun in the sentence, there must be a person to whom that pronoun can “reflect. ” In other words… “Please hand that book to myself. ” is incorrect because there is no I or me in that sentence for myself to reflect to.
Never use hisself or theirselves! Wrong: The boy made hisself breakfast. Use himself or themselves! Right: The boy made himself breakfast.
DIRECTIONS: Decide which word correctly completes each sentence. Move around the screen until you get a click hand. Then, click to see the answer.
They made dinner for ( themselves / theirselves). themselves
Jason built the sandcastle by ( hisself / himself ). Xhimself
The decision will be made by ( myself/ me ). me
The little girl ( her/ herself ) built the sandcastle. herself
First prize was awarded to ( him/ himself). him
Both of you are old enough to dress ( yourselves/ yourself ). yourselves
They ( themselves / theirselves) counted all of the pennies in the jar. themselves
That painting was done by ( me/ myself). Xme
David helped ( hisself/ himself ) to the last slice of cake. himself
The boys covered (himself / themselves) with mud. themselves
My sister cleaned the whole house ( myself/ herself). herself
My brother locked ( himself/ hisself ) in the bathroom. himself
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