Questions and Answers
What is the definition of an Intensive Pronoun?
Adds emphasis to the basic pronoun in the sentence.
Which of the following are examples of Intensive Pronouns?
All intensive pronouns end in ___
self
Intensive Pronouns are needed to make the sentence complete.
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Intensive Pronouns must come immediately after the pronoun they emphasize.
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Intensive Pronouns follow which of the following pronouns?
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Study Notes
Definition of Intensive Pronouns
- Intensive pronouns emphasize the antecedent pronoun in a sentence, providing additional importance.
- An example includes: "I myself am very tired," where "myself" emphasizes "I."
Examples of Intensive Pronouns
- Common intensive pronouns include: myself, herself, himself, themselves, yourself, ourselves, themselves, and yourselves.
Structure of Intensive Pronouns
- All intensive pronouns conclude with the suffix "self," indicating their purpose.
Usage in Sentences
- Intensive pronouns are not essential for completing a sentence; their role is purely for emphasis.
Position in Sentences
- Intensive pronouns can appear after the antecedent pronoun or at the end of a sentence without changing meaning.
Relation to Other Pronouns
- Intensive pronouns follow pronouns such as I, me, you, we, they, he, and she, enhancing their significance in context.
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This quiz focuses on intensive pronouns, their definitions, and examples. Learn how these pronouns add emphasis to basic pronouns in sentences. Test your knowledge with flashcards that enhance your understanding of intensive pronouns.
