{"id":17927,"date":"2023-07-27T19:34:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T02:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/?p=17927"},"modified":"2023-07-27T19:36:11","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T02:36:11","slug":"intensive-pronoun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/intensive-pronoun\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an Intensive Pronoun? Definition, Usage, and Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"words-head\" id=\"words-3473279805\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5017566440575750\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3340569236\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">What is an Intensive Pronoun?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An intensive pronoun is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/category\/pronouns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pronoun<\/a> that is used to emphasize the noun or pronoun it refers to. It is formed by adding the suffix &#8220;self&#8221; or &#8220;selves&#8221; to a personal pronoun. The most common intensive pronouns are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>myself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>himself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>herself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>itself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ourselves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>yourselves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>themselves<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Definition of Intensive Pronoun<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An intensive pronoun is a pronoun that emphasizes or intensifies a noun or another pronoun in the same sentence. These pronouns are used to add emphasis to a particular person, thing, or idea, giving more importance to the subject being referred to.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Usage of Intensive Pronoun<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Intensive pronouns are used in two primary ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Emphasizing the Subject:<\/mark><\/strong> Intensive pronouns are used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, highlighting its significance or importance. The intensive pronoun appears right after the noun or pronoun it intensifies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Jenny herself baked the delicious cake for the party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this sentence, &#8220;herself&#8221; is the intensive pronoun that emphasizes the subject &#8220;Jenny,&#8221; indicating that she, and no one else, baked the cake.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Reinforcing Pronouns:<\/mark><\/strong> Intensive pronouns can also be used to reinforce reflexive pronouns. Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same, while intensive pronouns merely add emphasis to the subject.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: The chef himself prepared the exotic dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, &#8220;himself&#8221; reinforces the pronoun &#8220;the chef,&#8221; but it does not imply that the chef performed the action on himself; rather, it adds emphasis to the fact that the chef prepared the dish.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Tips for Using Intensive Pronouns<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Placement:<\/mark><\/strong> Intensive pronouns should be placed right after the noun or pronoun they emphasize. Placing them elsewhere in the sentence can lead to confusion or ambiguity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Differentiation from Reflexive Pronouns:<\/mark><\/strong> While both intensive and reflexive pronouns end in &#8220;-self&#8221; or &#8220;-selves,&#8221; it&#8217;s essential to differentiate their purposes. Reflexive pronouns reflect the action back to the subject, while intensive pronouns merely emphasize the subject without reflecting the action back.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Context Matters:<\/mark><\/strong> The use of intensive pronouns should be contextually appropriate. Overusing them may make the language sound overly dramatic or verbose.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Examples of Intensive Pronouns<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some more examples of intensive pronouns in use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I did it all by myself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She herself was the one who called.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dog itself was not injured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We ourselves are responsible for our own actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You yourselves should know better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John fixed the broken bicycle himself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The team members designed the website themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sheila wrote the entire book herself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I myself completed the challenging task.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will face the consequences ourselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She herself completed the challenging obstacle course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The children made the sandcastle themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The professor himself explained the complex theory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We ourselves planned this surprise party.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John fixed the leaking pipe himself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sarah herself wrote the heartfelt letter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They themselves built the treehouse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The team won the championship themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I myself cannot believe what happened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The actors themselves performed the stunts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jane herself made the beautiful painting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We ourselves witnessed the breathtaking sunset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The travelers carried their bags themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mechanic himself repaired my car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The students completed the project themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tom himself solved the difficult puzzle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The team members themselves voted for the new captain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She herself prepared the exquisite meal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I myself don&#8217;t understand the complex math problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dog groomed itself after playing in the mud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The employees organized the event themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The manager himself announced the new policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We ourselves can achieve greatness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The baby fed itself with the spoon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The athletes themselves trained hard for the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The teacher himself corrected the students&#8217; errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The volunteers built the houses themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The singer herself composed the beautiful song.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I myself will handle the situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The team managed to win the match themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The children prepared the sandwiches themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He himself finished the entire pizza.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The students organized the fundraiser themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We ourselves witnessed the historical event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The actor himself performed the dangerous stunt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The artists themselves exhibited their artwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The host himself introduced the guest speaker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They themselves solved the challenging riddles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She herself designed the stunning dress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I myself am responsible for this mess.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dancers themselves choreographed the routine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The chef himself cooked the delicious meal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We ourselves can&#8217;t believe the incredible news.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The players trained themselves for the marathon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He himself painted the mural on the wall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The staff cleaned the office themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The family packed their bags themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She herself completed the marathon race.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The team members themselves organized the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We ourselves will handle the project with care.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Intensive pronouns are a useful tool for adding emphasis to your writing. However, it&#8217;s important to use them sparingly and correctly. 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