Is the pronoun reflexive or intensive?

Key Notes :

🌟 Reflexive vs. Intensive Pronouns 🌟

🔹 Reflexive Pronouns 🤳

A reflexive pronoun reflects back to the subject of the sentence.

It is necessary for the meaning of the sentence.

Without it, the sentence would not make complete sense.

👉 Examples:

• She taught herself the lesson. 📖
• I hurt myself while playing. ⚽
• They prepared themselves for the test. 📝

🔹 Intensive Pronouns 💪

An intensive pronoun is used for emphasis.

It is not necessary for the sentence’s meaning.

If you remove it, the sentence still makes sense. ✅

👉 Examples:

• The president himself signed the letter. 🖊️
• I baked this cake myself. 🎂
• The teacher herself explained it clearly. 👩‍🏫

✨ How to Tell the Difference? 🤔

❓ Ask: “Does the pronoun reflect back to the subject?”

• If yes ➡️ Reflexive 🤳

❓ Ask: “Is the pronoun just for emphasis?”

• If yes ➡️ Intensive 💪

🧾 List of Reflexive & Intensive Pronouns (same words, different use!)

• Myself 🙋
• Yourself / Yourselves 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️
• Himself 👨
• Herself 👩
• Itself 🐶
• Ourselves 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Themselves 👥

🎯 Quick Trick:

• ✅ If the sentence needs it ➡️ Reflexive.
• 🚫 If it’s only extra/emphasis ➡️ Intensive.

Let’s Practice! 🖊️