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Reflexive & Intensive Pronouns

Reflexive & Intensive Pronouns. But first , some basic REVIEW of pronouns…. Pronouns. A pronoun is a word used instead of a noun or another pronoun. It REPLACES a noun or even a pronoun.

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Reflexive & Intensive Pronouns

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  1. Reflexive & Intensive Pronouns But first, some basic REVIEW of pronouns….

  2. Pronouns • A pronoun is a word used instead of a noun or another pronoun. • It REPLACES a noun or even a pronoun. • Please, follow along in your maroon English 8 Grammar Books starting on page 380 through 401. Thank you! 

  3. Example Marie went for a walk. • She went for a walk. • Which is the subject of the sentence? • Which is the pronoun replacing the subject? • What are the rest of the words?

  4. Antecedents The prefix ante- means “before” The root –cede- means go An antecedent is the noun the pronoun replaces or refers to. Jane and Margaret went shopping; they bought a new book at the store. -“Jane and Margaret” is the antecedent. -“They” is the pronoun that replaces it. So, antecedents usually go BEFORE a pronoun.

  5. Antecedents The prefix ante- means “before” The root –cede- means go • Fall was Sally’s favorite season.She loved to wear sweaters! • Without a doubt, cold weather causes sneezing.It can then lead to excess Kleenex purchases. • The girls each bought mood rings from the fair.They thought it was indicate their friendship. So, antecedents usually go BEFORE a pronoun.

  6. 1. Personal Pronouns A personal pronoun refers to the one speaking, the one spoken to, or the one spoken about. Karen ate the pizza. • She was hungry. • Which is the antecedent?

  7. 2. Indefinite Pronouns An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that refers to persons, places, or things, in general. It may or may not be specifically named. Someonestole my wallet! • Which is the indefinite? • Each, all, many, some, somebody, everybody, one…

  8. 3. Demonstrative Pronouns A demonstrative pronoun is a pronoun that replaces and points out a person, place, thing, or idea. Lemons can be delicious.Theseare sour, though. • Which is the antecedent? • Which is the demonstrative? • This, that, these, & those.

  9. 4. Interrogative Pronouns An interrogative pronoun introduces a question. Who wrote The Fault in our Stars? • Which is the interrogative? • Who, which, what, whom, and whose.

  10. Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns(Just a Note) 1st person - Myself Ourselves 2nd person - Yourself Yourselves 3rd person - Himself & Themselves Herself & Itself

  11. 5. Reflexive Pronouns A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers to the subject and is necessary to the meaning of the sentence. It ends in "-self" or “-selves” Bob enjoyed himself at the gym. “Himself” is a reflexive pronoun; it is necessary for the sentence to make sense.

  12. Reflexive • A reflexive pronoun changes the meaning of the sentence by adding –self or -selves. • Without the pronoun the sentence does not make sense or the meaning changes. Example Michael taught himselfto play the piano.

  13. 6. Intensive Pronouns An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun. It is not necessary to the meaning of the sentence. Did you decorate the room yourself? “yourself” is not necessary to include.

  14. Intensive • Intensive pronouns add to or intensify its antecedent. • Intensive pronouns will not change the meaning of the sentence if they are taken out. Example Michael Jackson himself taught the child to play the piano.

  15. Ok, sooooo…. • Reflexive Pronouns…. • Intensive Pronouns…. • What’s a good way to remember Intensive PN’s? • Is hisself a word? Is theirselves a word? • Are YOU thumbs up, waffle, or thumbs down with these types of PN’s?

  16. Identify the following pronouns as intensive or reflexive • The mayor himself cut the ribbon at the building dedication. • Jennifer accidentally cut herselfon the broken glass. • The team pushed themselvesto the limit. • Ramon cleaned the room by himself. • The bird cleaned itself on the tree limb.

  17. Answers • Intensive • Reflexive • Reflexive • Intensive • Reflexive

  18. Identify the following pronouns as intensive or reflexive • He will fix himselflunch in awhile. • I had decorated myself with sparkles! • We washed all of the cars ourselves. • The goofy clowns should see themselvesduring the show. • She herself created the thoughtful painting.

  19. Answers • Intensive • Reflexive • Intensive • Reflexive • Intensive

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