Is the pronoun reflexive or intensive?

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...

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'...

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.