Mastering Intensive Pronouns
This Grade 12 ELA worksheet focuses on identifying, understanding, and correctly using intensive pronouns for emphasis in writing.
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Mastering Intensive Pronouns
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Carefully read each question and follow the instructions. This worksheet is designed to test your understanding and application of intensive pronouns.
1. Which of the following sentences correctly uses an intensive pronoun?
I bought myself a new book.
The President himself delivered the speech.
She looked at herself in the mirror.
We prepared ourselves for the journey.
2. An intensive pronoun always:
Refers back to the subject to complete the verb's action.
Adds emphasis to a noun or pronoun already mentioned.
Functions as the direct object of a verb.
Introduces a subordinate clause.
Complete the following sentences with the correct intensive pronoun.
1. The students organized the entire event .
2. I witnessed the rare bird in the garden.
3. She cooked the elaborate meal for her guests.
4. The CEO announced the new policy.
Determine whether each statement about intensive pronouns is True or False.
1. An intensive pronoun can be removed from a sentence without changing the sentence's core meaning.
True
False
2. Intensive pronouns are always followed by a verb.
True
False
1. Explain the primary difference between an intensive pronoun and a reflexive pronoun.
2. Rewrite the following sentence, adding an intensive pronoun to emphasize the subject: 'The author wrote the entire novel.'
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing a challenging experience you or someone you know overcame. In your paragraph, use at least two different intensive pronouns to add emphasis.