Question

a reflexive pronoun refers to a noun or another pronoun and indicates that the same person or thing is involved. an intensive pronoun adds emphasis to a noun or another pronoun. he surprised himself by breaking the home - run record. (reflexive) leo himself prepared the main course. (intensive)
singular\tplural
first person\tmyself\tourselves
second person\tyourself\tyourselves
third person\thimself, herself, itself\tthemselves
exercise 2 underline each reflexive pronoun and circle each intensive pronoun. she helped herself by finishing her homework early. 1. the puppy scared itself by watching its shadow. 2. you yourselves can lead the singing tonight. 3. he bought himself a computer at the garage sale. 4. i myself forgot to bring the luggage. 5. they voted for the unknown candidate themselves. 6. you let yourself eat too much chocolate. 7. bonita composed the music playing in the background herself. 8. we will learn the new dance ourselves. 9. did you yourself advance in the standings after the first round of play? 10. they allowed themselves plenty of time to reach the arena. 11. he himself assured us it would not rain on our picnic. 12. the train itself seemed to stop suddenly. 13. we promised ourselves we would see that movie friday night. 14. you have visited virginia many times yourself. 52 grammar and language workbook, grade 10

Explanation:

A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the subject and the object are the same. An intensive pronoun emphasizes the noun or pronoun it follows. We identify them based on their function in the sentence.

Answer:

1. The puppy scared $\underline{itself}$ by watching its shadow.
2. You $\underline{yourselves}$ can lead the singing tonight.
3. He bought $\underline{himself}$ a computer at the garage sale.
4. I $\underline{myself}$ forgot to bring the luggage.
5. They voted for the unknown candidate $\underline{themselves}$.
6. You let $\underline{yourself}$ eat too much chocolate.
7. Bonita composed the music playing in the background $\underline{herself}$.
8. We will learn the new dance $\underline{ourselves}$.
9. Did you $\underline{yourself}$ advance in the standings after the first round of play?
10. They allowed $\underline{themselves}$ plenty of time to reach the arena.
11. He $\underline{himself}$ assured us it would not rain on our picnic.
12. The train $\underline{itself}$ seemed to stop suddenly.
13. We promised $\underline{ourselves}$ we would see that movie Friday night.
14. You have visited Virginia many times $\underline{yourself}$.