English Language Arts
Grade 2
15 min
Is the pronoun reflexive or intensive?
Is the pronoun reflexive or intensive?
What you'll learn
- Identify reflexive and intensive pronouns in 8 out of 10 sentences with 80% accuracy.
- Explain the difference between a reflexive and an intensive pronoun, providing at least two distinct characteristics for each in their own words.
- Apply their understanding of reflexive and intensive pronouns by correctly rewriting 3 out of 4 sentences to include either a reflexive or intensive pronoun to change the sentence meaning.
- Analyze 5 given sentences and determine whether the pronoun is used correctly as reflexive or intensive, justifying their answer with grammatical reasoning for each sentence.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify pronouns that end in -self or -selves.
Define a 'Mirror Word' (reflexive pronoun).
Define a 'Superstar Word' (intensive pronoun).
Use the 'Take-Out Test' to see if a pronoun is needed in a sentence.
Tell the difference between a reflexive and an intensive pronoun in a simple sentence.
Create a sentence using a reflexive pronoun.
Create a sentence using an intensive pronoun.
Did you ever do something ALL by yourself? ✨ How do we say that with one special word?
We will learn about special pronouns that end in -self. Some are needed, and some are just for extra sparkle! This helps us tell clearer stories.
Real-World Applications
Telling a friend you built the LEGOs yourself.
Writing a story about a cat that cl...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PronounA small word that takes the place of a noun. (he, she, it, they)Instead of 'Sam', we can say 'he'.
Self/Selves PronounA special pronoun that ends in -self or -selves.myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves
Reflexive Pronoun (Mirror Word 🪞)A pronoun that shows the action bounces back to the subject. It is NEEDED in the sentence.The dog licked itself. (The dog did the licking to the dog).
Intensive Pronoun (Superstar Word ⭐)A pronoun that adds extra power or emphasis. It is NOT needed in the sentence.I will do it myself! (Means you REALLY want to do it alone).
SubjectWho or what the sentence is about. The person or thing doing the action.In 'The bird sings', the subject is 'The bird'...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The Take-Out Test
Take the -self or -selves pronoun out of the sentence.
Read the sentence without the special pronoun. Does it still make sense? This is the best way to know if it's a Mirror Word or a Superstar Word.
The Mirror Word Rule 🪞
If the sentence breaks or sounds silly, the pronoun is reflexive (a Mirror Word).
You MUST keep it in the sentence. The action needs to bounce back to the subject.
The Superstar Word Rule ⭐
If the sentence still makes sense, the pronoun is intensive (a Superstar Word).
You can keep it for extra power, but you don't have to. It's just for emphasis.
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Challenging
Which sentence uses a pronoun incorrectly?
A.My brother and I painted the room ourselves.
B.Please give the message to myself.
C.She considers herself a good artist.
D.The cat can get the food itself.
Challenging
After the long hike, we gave _______ a rest. Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence, and is it reflexive or intensive?
A.ourselves; reflexive
B.ourselves; intensive
C.us; reflexive
D.them; intensive
Challenging
Read the short story. Which sentence contains an intensive pronoun? (1) Leo was proud of his new bike. (2) He taught himself how to ride it. (3) His mom herself was amazed. (4) 'I did it!' he told himself happily.
A.Sentence 1
B.Sentence 2
C.Sentence 3
D.Sentence 4
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