or to emphasize nouns or other pronouns. They are formed by adding self
or selves to certain personal pronouns.
Singular
.myself,yourself,herself,himself,itself
Plural
.ourselves,yourselves,themselves
Examples:
Leah herself made her assignment.(Intensive)
Kenny gives himself a break after a whole-day examination.(Reflexive)
The students themselves prepared the program.(Intensive)
The dog gave itself a loud bark before the stranger.(Reflexive)
Exercises:
A. On the blank before each number,write a check mark if the sentence
contains reflexive or intensive pronouns;write X mark if there is
none.
____1. I myself invented this gadget.
____2. May I see your brochure?
____3. We ourselves believe that there is life after death.
____4. How many of you got a revenue from the company?
____5. Marie herself wrote a letter to her parents.
____6. You can get your order tonight.
____7. Peter and his family migrated to the U.S. last year.
____8. Cindy herself checked that patient's condition.
____9. Thank God,It's a long weekend again!
____10. Lindon himself made a colorful kite.
