6th Grade Writing Flashcards: Use Intensive Pronouns

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This deck focuses on Use Intensive Pronouns, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for 6th Grade Writing.

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Flashcard 1: Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "I myself solved the problem."

Answer: myself. It emphasizes "I" and can be removed without changing meaning.

Flashcard 2: Which pronouns are common intensive pronouns used in Grade 6 writing?

Answer: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves. All end in -self or -selves and match person/number.

Flashcard 3: What is the main job of an intensive pronoun in a sentence?

Answer: To add emphasis to the subject or another noun/pronoun. Unlike reflexive pronouns, they're optional for meaning.

Flashcard 4: Find and correct the pronoun error: "The teacher gave myself extra time."

Answer: Correct: "The teacher gave me extra time.". "Myself" can't replace "me" as an object.

Flashcard 5: Choose the sentence where "themselves" is intensive: A) They introduced themselves. B) They themselves agreed.

Answer: B) They themselves agreed. In A, "themselves" receives action; in B, it emphasizes "they".

Flashcard 6: Identify whether the bold word is intensive or reflexive: "She herself baked the cake."

Answer: Intensive. It emphasizes "she" and can be removed.

Flashcard 7: Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "The author   signed every copy."

Answer: himself. Matches singular masculine subject "author."

Flashcard 8: Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The team itself designed the logo."

Answer: itself. Emphasizes "team" and matches its singular form.

Flashcard 9: Choose the best revision using an intensive pronoun: "The scientist discovered the mistake." (emphasize the scientist)

Answer: The scientist herself discovered the mistake. Places emphasis directly after the subject.

Flashcard 10: Find and correct the error: "My brother and I ourself built the shelf."

Answer: Correct: "My brother and I ourselves built the shelf.". Plural subjects need "ourselves" not "ourself."

Flashcard 11: Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "You yourself should decide."

Answer: yourself. It emphasizes "you" for added force.

Flashcard 12: Find and correct the pronoun error: "Please email yourselves the homework."

Answer: Correct: "Please email yourself the homework.". "Yourself" matches singular "you"; "yourselves" is plural.

Flashcard 13: Identify whether the underlined word is intensive or reflexive: "I myself will call the office."

Answer: Intensive. Emphasizes "I" but isn't grammatically needed.

Flashcard 14: Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun correctly: A) I myself finished. B) Myself finished.

Answer: A) I myself finished. Intensive pronouns follow the noun/pronoun they emphasize.

Flashcard 15: Find and correct the error: "Himself carried the boxes to the garage."

Answer: Correct: "He himself carried the boxes to the garage.". Intensive pronouns must follow their antecedent.

Flashcard 16: What is the difference between an intensive pronoun and a reflexive pronoun?

Answer: Intensive emphasizes; reflexive receives the action and is necessary. Reflexive is essential to meaning; intensive just adds emphasis.

Flashcard 17: Which option is an intensive pronoun: herself, her, she?

Answer: Herself. Ends in -self and emphasizes the subject.

Flashcard 18: Which option correctly emphasizes the subject "we": A) we ourselves B) us ourselves

Answer: A) we ourselves. Subject pronoun + intensive form for emphasis.

Flashcard 19: Which test helps you identify an intensive pronoun in a sentence?

Answer: Remove it; if the sentence still makes sense, it is intensive. Intensive pronouns are always optional in a sentence.

Flashcard 20: What punctuation is usually used when an intensive pronoun interrupts a sentence?

Answer: Commas often set it off: "My sister, herself, agreed.". Parenthetical intensive pronouns need commas.

Flashcard 21: Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The principal herself greeted us."

Answer: herself. It emphasizes "principal" and is removable.

Flashcard 22: Which words are the intensive pronouns used in Standard English?

Answer: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves. These -self/-selves forms can emphasize or reflect action.

Flashcard 23: Which placement is typical for an intensive pronoun: before the subject, next to it, or only at the end?

Answer: Next to the noun or pronoun it emphasizes (often right after it). Intensive pronouns typically follow what they emphasize.

Flashcard 24: Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "I myself finished the project."

Answer: Myself. Emphasizes that I personally finished it.

Flashcard 25: Find and correct the error: "The committee themself approved the budget."

Answer: Correct: "The committee itself approved the budget.". "Committee" is singular, so use "itself" not "themself."

Flashcard 26: Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence with emphasis: "I fixed the bike  ."

Answer: myself. Emphasizes "I" as the one who did the fixing.

Flashcard 27: What is the key difference between an intensive pronoun and a reflexive pronoun?

Answer: Intensive emphasizes; reflexive is required as an object of the verb/preposition. Reflexive receives action; intensive just adds emphasis.

Flashcard 28: Choose the sentence where "myself" is intensive: A) I hurt myself. B) I myself won.

Answer: B) I myself won. In A, "myself" receives action; in B, it emphasizes "I".

Flashcard 29: Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The dog itself opened the gate."

Answer: itself. It emphasizes "dog" and the sentence works without it.

Flashcard 30: Choose the correct intensive pronoun to emphasize "they": yourselves, themselves, or itself?

Answer: themselves. "Themselves" is the -self form that matches "they".

Flashcard 31: Which word is an intensive pronoun: myself, me, my?

Answer: Myself. Ends in -self and emphasizes the subject.

Flashcard 32: Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun (not a reflexive pronoun)?

Answer: "Maria herself solved the puzzle.". "Herself" emphasizes Maria, not receiving action.

Flashcard 33: Choose the sentence where "herself" is intensive: A) She blamed herself. B) She herself spoke.

Answer: B) She herself spoke. In A, "herself" receives blame; in B, it emphasizes "she".

Flashcard 34: What is an intensive pronoun?

Answer: A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or pronoun (e.g., myself). These pronouns add emphasis without being grammatically necessary.

Flashcard 35: What is an intensive pronoun?

Answer: A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or pronoun in the same sentence. It adds emphasis but can be removed without changing meaning.

Flashcard 36: Which revision adds an intensive pronoun for emphasis: "The scientist discovered the cure."

Answer: "The scientist herself discovered the cure.". Adding "herself" emphasizes the scientist's personal role.

Flashcard 37: Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "The dancers   choreographed the routine."

Answer: themselves. Matches plural subject "dancers."

Flashcard 38: Find and correct the error: "The twins hisself made breakfast."

Answer: Correct: "The twins themselves made breakfast.". "Twins" is plural, so use "themselves" not "hisself."

Flashcard 39: Which sentence correctly uses an intensive pronoun to emphasize "the students": A) The students themselves presented. B) Themselves presented.

Answer: A) The students themselves presented. Intensive follows the noun it emphasizes.

Flashcard 40: Choose the correct intensive pronoun to emphasize "we": myself, ourselves, or themselves?

Answer: ourselves. "Ourselves" is the -self form that matches "we".

Flashcard 41: Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The players themselves designed the logo."

Answer: Themselves. Emphasizes that the players personally designed it.

Flashcard 42: Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun (not reflexive): A) She blamed herself. B) She herself spoke.

Answer: B) She herself spoke. B emphasizes subject; A shows action done to self.

Flashcard 43: Find and correct the error: "The author wrote the speech by hisself."

Answer: Correct: "The author wrote the speech by himself.". "Hisself" is nonstandard; use "himself."

Flashcard 44: Which option is an intensive pronoun: ourselves, us, our?

Answer: Ourselves. Ends in -selves for plural subjects.

Flashcard 45: Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun correctly?

Answer: "The coach himself wrote the speech.". "Himself" emphasizes the coach without being necessary.

Flashcard 46: Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "We ourselves painted the mural."

Answer: ourselves. It emphasizes "we" and can be omitted.

Flashcard 47: Which option is an intensive pronoun: me, my, mine, or myself?

Answer: myself. Only -self forms can be intensive pronouns.

Flashcard 48: Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "You   can check the answer key."

Answer: yourself. Matches second-person subject "you."

Flashcard 49: Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The players themselves designed the logo."

Answer: themselves. It emphasizes "players" and is optional.

Flashcard 50: Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The principal herself approved the plan."

Answer: Herself. Emphasizes that the principal personally approved it.

Flashcard 51: What is the difference between an intensive pronoun and a reflexive pronoun?

Answer: Intensive emphasizes; reflexive is required as an object of the verb/preposition. Reflexive receives action; intensive just emphasizes.

Flashcard 52: Identify the intensive pronoun in the sentence: "The principal herself greeted us."

Answer: herself. Emphasizes "principal" and could be removed.

Flashcard 53: Identify whether the underlined pronoun is intensive or reflexive: "He blamed himself."

Answer: Reflexive. "Himself" receives the action of "blamed."

Flashcard 54: Which option is an intensive pronoun: A) they B) themselves C) them

Answer: B) themselves. Ends in -selves, used to emphasize a noun/pronoun.

Flashcard 55: Choose the intensive pronoun that matches the subject: "They   solved the problem."

Answer: themselves. Matches plural subject "They" for emphasis.

Flashcard 56: What is an intensive pronoun?

Answer: A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or pronoun in the same sentence. It adds emphasis but can be removed without changing meaning.

Flashcard 57: Identify whether the underlined word is intensive or reflexive: "I taught myself to juggle."

Answer: Reflexive. Object of "taught" - receives the action.

Flashcard 58: Which revision removes an unnecessary intensive pronoun: "The cat itself slept on the sofa."

Answer: "The cat slept on the sofa.". "Itself" adds no meaningful emphasis here.

Flashcard 59: Choose the best intensive pronoun to complete: "We   will present the results."

Answer: ourselves. Matches first-person plural subject "we."