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English 10
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TOPIC
REFLEXIVE AND INTENSIVE PRONOUNS
Use reflexive and intensive pronouns in the sentence
Objectives:
LEARNING
Code:
*Define reflexive and intensive pronouns
COMPETENCY EN10G-Ia-27
*Differentiate reflexive and intensive pronouns
*Use reflexive and intensive pronouns in the sentence
IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on the Learner’s
Activity and Assessment Sheets provided separately.
UNDERSTAND
Topic Title: Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
The pronouns myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself are called reflexive pronouns or
intensive pronouns, depending on how they are used in sentences. Their plural forms are yourselves,
ourselves, and themselves.
What are Reflexive Pronouns?
Reflexive pronouns are used in a sentence to refer back to the subject. We use them when the
subject and the object of a sentence are the same. In simple terms, reflexive pronouns can be used
when someone is doing the action. Reflexive pronouns generally act as the object of a sentence that
refers to the subject.
1. As direct object
Charlie made himself a delicious sandwich. (himself is the direct object in the sentence.
The pronoun himself refers back to the subject, Charlie)
2. As indirect object
She pours a cup of coffee for herself every afternoon. (herself is the indirect object in the
sentence. The pronoun herself refers back to
the subject, She)
3. As an object of a preposition
The girls fixed lunch for themselves. (themselves is the object of the preposition for in
the sentence. The pronoun themselves refers back to the subject, girls)
Let’s take a look at this example:
The girls fixed lunch for themselves. If we remove the reflexive pronoun themselves in the
sentence, the sentence will become “The girls fixed the lunch for.”
Notice that when we removed the reflexive pronoun from the sentence, the sentence does not anymore
express a complete thought. Therefore, the reflexive pronoun is essential in the sentence.
What are Intensive Pronouns?
Intensive pronouns are special kinds of pronouns used to intensify or add emphasis to a
sentence. Since intensive pronouns are only added to emphasize a noun or another pronoun, they can
be removed without affecting the meaning of a sentence.
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1. To emphasize a noun
The girls fixed the lunch themselves. ( themselves is used to emphasize the noun, girls)
2. To emphasize a pronoun
She herself bought a slice of cake. (herself is used to emphasize the pronoun, She)
Let's take a look at this example:
The girls fixed the lunch themselves. If we remove the intensive pronoun themselves in the sentence,
the sentence will become “The girls fixed the lunch.”
Notice that when we removed the intensive pronoun, the meaning of the sentence still makes sense.
Therefore, an intensive pronoun is not essential in the sentence and does not give new information.
SAQ-1:
What are the eight (8) reflexive or intensive pronouns?
SAQ-2: Read the description carefully and encircle the numbers that refer to reflexive and
underline the number referring to the intensive pronoun.
1. These pronouns are used to intensify or emphasize the noun or pronoun in the sentence.
2. These pronouns can be used as the direct object, indirect object, or object of the
preposition in a sentence.
3. These pronouns are not essential to the meaning of the sentence.
4. These pronouns refer back to the subject.
5. These pronouns are essential to the meaning of the sentence.
Let’s
Practice!
(Answer on
the separate
sheets provided.)
Read the sentences carefully and tell whether the underlined pronoun is reflexive or intensive. Write
your answer on the space before each item.
_______1. You yourself should celebrate your special day.
_______2. When Daniel found his wallet, he bought himself an ice cream.
_______3. My aunt herself gave me this birthday cake.
_______4. My classmates prepared this simple celebration by themselves.
_______5. We ourselves enjoyed the party last night.
REMEMBER
Key Points
Reflexive Pronouns or Intensives Pronouns
Myself
yourself
himself
herself
itself
Singular
ourselves
yourselves
themselves
Plural
Reflexive pronouns can be used as the direct object, indirect object, and object of the preposition in a
sentence. They can't be removed from a sentence because it will affect the meaning.
Intensive pronouns are used to intensify or to add emphasis in a sentence. They can be removed from
a sentence without affecting its meaning.
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TRY
Let's see how much you have learned today!
Directions: Complete each sentence with a correct intensive or reflexive pronoun. On the space before
each item, write IP if it is an Intensive and RP if it is a reflexive pronoun.
(Answer on the Learner’s Activity and Assessment sheets.)
_______1. He________ announced over the radio that there will be a meeting tomorrow.
_______2. Our neighbors attended the meeting by __________.
_______3. Jennifer ___________knew nothing about the meeting.
_______4. Gloria decided to encode the minutes of the meeting for ___________.
_______5. The kitten entertained________ with a ball of red yarn during the meeting.
_______6. The president answered the phone__________ while the meeting is going on.
_______7. The solution will be found by closely analyzing the problem_______.
_______8. Romeo brought __________ a laptop to record the minutes of the meeting.
_______9. We ________learned so many things after the meeting.
_______10. They immediately made the decision by __________.
B. Directions: Use each of these pronouns in a sentence the way it is indicated. Write your sentence on
the space provided.
ourselves- reflexive 1. ______________________________________________________
itself- intensive 2. ______________________________________________________
himself- reflexive 3. _______________________________________________________
For further reading, please access the following links;
Laidlaw English: Laidlaw Brothers Publishers, A Division of Doubleday &
Company, Inc. River Forest, Illinois. 1987, 90-95.
REFERENCE/S
Google: "Grammar Revolution." accessed June 21, 2020,
https://www.englishgrammar101.com/sign-up
Google: “Difference Between Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns.” accessed June 21,
2020. https://pediaa.com/difference-between-intensive-and-reflexive-pronouns/
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