TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit 5 - Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns, pages 104-106 EXERCISE 14 Identifying Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns Identify the reflective and intensive pronouns in each of the following sentences and indicate whether each is reflexive or intensive. I bought myself a new pair of sunglasses for our trip to the beach. The soldiers themselves do not want to attack the enemy fort. You can choose a lawyer yourself or one will be selected for you. Charles himself will be piloting this aircraft across the Atlantic. Because she wanted to be like her sister, Renee forced herself to practice each day. I suggest that you yourselves figure out how to resolve this dispute. After rescheduling three meetings, the president herself conducted the meeting. The accountants perjured themselves when testifying before Congress. When Tim saw the battleship itself, he knew that he had chosen the right profession. I consider myself fortunate to have escaped before the house collapsed. EXERCISE 15 Understanding Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns Complete each of the following sentences with the correct reflexive or intensive pronoun. Then identify the pronoun as either reflexive or intensive. EXAMPLE Julie _____ is coming here tonight. (herself, intensive) I fixed the leaking head gasket ______. Fourteen tourists found ______ in an awkward situation when visiting the ruins. Grabbing the microphone, Hannibal ______ spoke to the crowd. The Corvette ______ is sitting in the garage waiting for you to start it. Andy, Toby, and I ______ are going to build the garage. The dogs barked ______ into a long, peaceful sleep. We were forced to ask ______ if this project should continue or be scrapped. Brooke likes to read ______ to sleep. I’m guessing that you ______ will be responsible for fixing the damage. The Smiths and we consider ______ honored to be invited on this trip. EXERCISE 16 Using Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns in Your Writing Write a paragraph to be shared with a classmate about a goal that you recently achieved. Describe the accomplishment and how you achieved it. Correctly use at least five examples of reflexive and intensive pronouns in your paragraph. Unit 5 - Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns, pages 104-106 EXERCISE 14 Identifying Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns Identify the reflective and intensive pronouns in each of the following sentences and indicate whether each is reflexive or intensive. 1. I bought myself a new pair of sunglasses for our trip to the beach. 2. The soldiers themselves do not want to attack the enemy fort. 3. You can choose a lawyer yourself or one will be selected for you. 4. Charles himself will be piloting this aircraft across the Atlantic. 5. Because she wanted to be like her sister, Renee forced herself to practice each day. 6. I suggest that you yourselves figure out how to resolve this dispute. 7. After rescheduling three meetings, the president herself conducted the meeting. 8. The accountants perjured themselves when testifying before Congress. 9. When Tim saw the battleship itself, he knew that he had chosen the right profession. 10. I consider myself fortunate to have escaped before the house collapsed. EXERCISE 15 Understanding Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns Complete each of the following sentences with the correct reflexive or intensive pronoun. Then identify the pronoun as either reflexiv EXAMPLE Julie _____ is coming here tonight. (herself, intensive) 1. I fixed the leaking head gasket ______. 2. Fourteen tourists found ______ in an awkward situation when visiting the ruins. 3. Grabbing the microphone, Hannibal ______ spoke to the crowd. 4. The Corvette ______ is sitting in the garage waiting for you to start it. 5. Andy, Toby, and I ______ are going to build the garage. 6. The dogs barked ______ into a long, peaceful sleep. 7. We were forced to ask ______ if this project should continue or be scrapped. 8. Brooke likes to read ______ to sleep. 9. I’m guessing that you ______ will be responsible for fixing the damage. 10. The Smiths and we consider ______ honored to be invited on this trip. EXERCISE 16 Using Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns in Your Writing Write a paragraph to be shared with a classmate about a goal that you recently achieved. Describe the accomplishment and how yo Grade Nine / Gold Online Exercise Bank 16.2 Pronouns Distinguishing Between Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns Use the pull-down menus to identify each pronoun in bold type as either a reflexive or an intensive prononun. Type of Pronoun EXAMPLE: The article itself contains no new information. intensive 1. Ted promised himself to work harder next semester. Choose One reflexive intensive 2. The jurors could not agree among themselves. Choose One reflexive intensive 3. The students made the scenery themselves. Choose One reflexive intensive 4. Ethel promised herself a reward for her hard work. Choose One reflexive intensive 5. The mayor presented the new program herself. Choose One reflexive intensive 6. We cooked the whole meal ourselves. Choose One reflexive intensive 7. Some animals protect themselves through camouflage. Choose One reflexive intensive 8. The pitcher scored the winning run himself. Choose One reflexive intensive 9. Have you asked yourselves why you are here? Choose One reflexive intensive 10. The players prepared themselves by staying in shape. Choose One reflexive intensive Grade Nine / Gold Online Exercise Bank 16.2 Pronouns Distinguishing Between Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns Use the pull-down menus to identify each pronoun in bold type as either a reflexive or an intensive prononun. Type of Pronoun EXAMPLE: The article itself contains no new information. 1. Ted promised himself to work harder next semester. 2. The jurors could not agree among themselves. 3. The students made the scenery themselves. 4. Ethel promised herself a reward for her hard work. 5. The mayor presented the new program herself. 6. We cooked the whole meal ourselves. 7. Some animals protect themselves through camouflage. 8. The pitcher scored the winning run himself. 9. Have you asked yourselves why you are here? 10. The players prepared themselves by staying in shape. intensive
