Use Intensive Pronouns - 6th Grade Writing
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Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence with emphasis: "I fixed the bike ____."
Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence with emphasis: "I fixed the bike ____."
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myself. Emphasizes "I" as the one who did the fixing.
myself. Emphasizes "I" as the one who did the fixing.
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Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "We ___ will present the results."
Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "We ___ will present the results."
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ourselves. Matches first-person plural subject "we."
ourselves. Matches first-person plural subject "we."
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Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "You ___ can check the answer key."
Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "You ___ can check the answer key."
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yourself. Matches second-person subject "you."
yourself. Matches second-person subject "you."
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Find and correct the error: "The committee themself approved the budget."
Find and correct the error: "The committee themself approved the budget."
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Correct: "The committee itself approved the budget.". "Committee" is singular, so use "itself" not "themself."
Correct: "The committee itself approved the budget.". "Committee" is singular, so use "itself" not "themself."
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Find and correct the error: "The twins hisself made breakfast."
Find and correct the error: "The twins hisself made breakfast."
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Correct: "The twins themselves made breakfast.". "Twins" is plural, so use "themselves" not "hisself."
Correct: "The twins themselves made breakfast.". "Twins" is plural, so use "themselves" not "hisself."
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Find and correct the error: "My brother and I ourself built the shelf."
Find and correct the error: "My brother and I ourself built the shelf."
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Correct: "My brother and I ourselves built the shelf.". Plural subjects need "ourselves" not "ourself."
Correct: "My brother and I ourselves built the shelf.". Plural subjects need "ourselves" not "ourself."
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Which revision adds an intensive pronoun for emphasis: "The scientist discovered the cure."
Which revision adds an intensive pronoun for emphasis: "The scientist discovered the cure."
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"The scientist herself discovered the cure.". Adding "herself" emphasizes the scientist's personal role.
"The scientist herself discovered the cure.". Adding "herself" emphasizes the scientist's personal role.
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Which revision removes an unnecessary intensive pronoun: "The cat itself slept on the sofa."
Which revision removes an unnecessary intensive pronoun: "The cat itself slept on the sofa."
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"The cat slept on the sofa.". "Itself" adds no meaningful emphasis here.
"The cat slept on the sofa.". "Itself" adds no meaningful emphasis here.
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Identify whether the underlined pronoun is intensive or reflexive: "He blamed himself."
Identify whether the underlined pronoun is intensive or reflexive: "He blamed himself."
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Reflexive. "Himself" receives the action of "blamed."
Reflexive. "Himself" receives the action of "blamed."
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What is an intensive pronoun?
What is an intensive pronoun?
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A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or pronoun in the same sentence. It adds emphasis but can be removed without changing meaning.
A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or pronoun in the same sentence. It adds emphasis but can be removed without changing meaning.
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Which word is an intensive pronoun: myself, me, my?
Which word is an intensive pronoun: myself, me, my?
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Myself. Ends in -self and emphasizes the subject.
Myself. Ends in -self and emphasizes the subject.
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Which option is an intensive pronoun: ourselves, us, our?
Which option is an intensive pronoun: ourselves, us, our?
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Ourselves. Ends in -selves for plural subjects.
Ourselves. Ends in -selves for plural subjects.
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What is the key difference between an intensive pronoun and a reflexive pronoun?
What is the key difference between an intensive pronoun and a reflexive pronoun?
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Intensive emphasizes; reflexive is required as an object of the verb/preposition. Reflexive receives action; intensive just adds emphasis.
Intensive emphasizes; reflexive is required as an object of the verb/preposition. Reflexive receives action; intensive just adds emphasis.
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Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The principal herself approved the plan."
Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The principal herself approved the plan."
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Herself. Emphasizes that the principal personally approved it.
Herself. Emphasizes that the principal personally approved it.
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Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "I myself finished the project."
Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "I myself finished the project."
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Myself. Emphasizes that I personally finished it.
Myself. Emphasizes that I personally finished it.
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Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The players themselves designed the logo."
Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The players themselves designed the logo."
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Themselves. Emphasizes that the players personally designed it.
Themselves. Emphasizes that the players personally designed it.
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Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun correctly?
Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun correctly?
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"The coach himself wrote the speech.". "Himself" emphasizes the coach without being necessary.
"The coach himself wrote the speech.". "Himself" emphasizes the coach without being necessary.
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Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun (not a reflexive pronoun)?
Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun (not a reflexive pronoun)?
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"Maria herself solved the puzzle.". "Herself" emphasizes Maria, not receiving action.
"Maria herself solved the puzzle.". "Herself" emphasizes Maria, not receiving action.
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Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "The author ___ signed every copy."
Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "The author ___ signed every copy."
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himself. Matches singular masculine subject "author."
himself. Matches singular masculine subject "author."
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Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "The dancers ___ choreographed the routine."
Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "The dancers ___ choreographed the routine."
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themselves. Matches plural subject "dancers."
themselves. Matches plural subject "dancers."
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Find and correct the pronoun error: "The teacher gave myself extra time."
Find and correct the pronoun error: "The teacher gave myself extra time."
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Correct: "The teacher gave me extra time.". "Myself" can't replace "me" as an object.
Correct: "The teacher gave me extra time.". "Myself" can't replace "me" as an object.
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Choose the sentence where "myself" is intensive: A) I hurt myself. B) I myself won.
Choose the sentence where "myself" is intensive: A) I hurt myself. B) I myself won.
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B) I myself won. In A, "myself" receives action; in B, it emphasizes "I".
B) I myself won. In A, "myself" receives action; in B, it emphasizes "I".
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Which test helps you identify an intensive pronoun in a sentence?
Which test helps you identify an intensive pronoun in a sentence?
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Remove it; if the sentence still makes sense, it is intensive. Intensive pronouns are always optional in a sentence.
Remove it; if the sentence still makes sense, it is intensive. Intensive pronouns are always optional in a sentence.
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What is the difference between an intensive pronoun and a reflexive pronoun?
What is the difference between an intensive pronoun and a reflexive pronoun?
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Intensive emphasizes; reflexive receives the action and is necessary. Reflexive is essential to meaning; intensive just adds emphasis.
Intensive emphasizes; reflexive receives the action and is necessary. Reflexive is essential to meaning; intensive just adds emphasis.
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Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The players themselves designed the logo."
Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The players themselves designed the logo."
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themselves. It emphasizes "players" and is optional.
themselves. It emphasizes "players" and is optional.
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