Using Reflexive and

Intensive Pronouns
Directions: Give the appropriate pronoun in each sentence.

1. He burnt _____with the matches.

a. himself b. herself c. itself

Directions: Give the appropriate pronoun in each sentence.

2. Be careful! You might electrocute _____!

a. myself b. yourself c. ourselves

Directions: Give the appropriate pronoun in each sentence.

3. The cat has scratched _____.

a. herself b. itself c. himself

 Directions: Give the appropriate pronoun in each sentence.

4. Icarus harmed _____ by flying too close to

the sun.

a. himself b. herself c. themselves

 Directions: Give the appropriate pronoun in each sentence.

5. Daedalus and Icarus made _____ wings of

the feathers.

a. itself b. themselves c. himself

WHAT IS PRONOUN?
• Pronouns are words that substitute
or replace nouns or noun phrases to
avoid repetition. Pronouns, like
other words in English, are helpful
for you to effectively and clearly
communicate with one another.
There are different types of pronouns.

•Pronouns like I, You He,

She, It, We, and They are
examples of
subjective personal pronouns
•Pronouns like Me, You, Him, Her,
It, Us, and Them are examples of

objective personal pronouns

used as an object in the sentences or the ones receiving
the action. They are usually found after the action or
verb done by the subject or the doer of the action or
after a preposition.
 • Other than personal pronouns, other
pronouns can be used as an object in the
sentence too. Take note of these
examples:
Daedalus and Icarus made
themselves wings of feathers.

Icarus harmed himself by flying too

close to the sun.
Reflexive Pronouns
• Reflexive pronouns tell us that whoever performs
the action (subject) in a sentence is also the one
receiving the action (object). Look at this example:
Intensive Pronouns
• Intensive pronouns look exactly the same as
reflexive pronouns. It emphasizes the noun
before it. Look at these examples:
This pronoun can be removed from a sentence without
affecting its meaning. Look at the next example:
•The same is not true of reflexive
pronouns, which do cause a change
in meaning when removed from a
sentence. Look at the following
comparison to understand the
difference.
Guided Practice
1
I bought myself a new
pair of sunglasses for
our trip to the beach.

REFLEXIVE
The soldiers themselves do
not want to attack the
enemy fort.

INTENSIVE
The king sealed the
edict himself.

INTENSIVE
The people showed
themselves to the
court with dignity.
REFLEXIVE
 Daedalus reminded
Icarus himself to fly
not too close to the sun.
INTENSIVE
Guided Practice
2
Complete each of the following sentences with the
correct reflexive or intensive pronoun. Then identify
the pronoun as either reflexive or intensive.

•Example: Julie _______ is

coming here tonight.

•Answer: Julie herself is coming

here tonight. (intensive)
Complete each of the following sentences with the
correct reflexive or intensive pronoun. Then identify
the pronoun as either reflexive or intensive.

I fixed the leaking head

gasket _______.
INTENSIVE
 Complete each of the following sentences with the
correct reflexive or intensive pronoun. Then identify
the pronoun as either reflexive or intensive.

Andy, Toby, and I _______ are

going to build the garage.

OURSELVES-INTENSIVE
 Complete each of the following sentences with the
correct reflexive or intensive pronoun. Then identify
the pronoun as either reflexive or intensive.

The dogs barked _______

into a long, peaceful sleep.

ITSELF- REFLEXIVE
 QUIZ NO.1
Directions: Choose the appropriate reflexive or
intensive pronoun. Write the letter of the correct
answer on the space provided before the number.
 PERFORMANCE
Write an essay about the importance of respect
and obedience to our parents. Use reflexive and
intensive pronouns in your essay. You will be
graded according to the rubrics stated below: