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What are the intensive pronouns?

Intensive pronouns are pronouns that add emphasis to a noun or pronoun already in the sentence. They are formed by adding *self* or *selves* to a reflexive pronoun. Here's a breakdown:

Forms of Intensive Pronouns:

* Singular: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself

* Plural: ourselves, yourselves, themselves

How Intensive Pronouns Work:

* Emphasis: They emphasize the noun or pronoun they refer to.

* Redundancy: They are often considered redundant because they refer to the same noun or pronoun already mentioned in the sentence.

* Placement: They typically appear immediately after the noun or pronoun they emphasize.

Examples:

* "I did it myself." (Emphasizes "I")

* "The dog itself jumped over the fence." (Emphasizes "dog")

* "We built the house ourselves." (Emphasizes "we")

Important Note: Intensive pronouns are not the same as reflexive pronouns. Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence, while intensive pronouns emphasize the subject.

Example:

* Reflexive: "She hurt herself." (The action is directed back to the subject, "She")

* Intensive: "She did it herself." (Emphasizes that "She" did it alone)

In summary, intensive pronouns are used to add emphasis and highlight the subject of a sentence.

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