Intensive Pronouns

Intensive pronouns, also known as emphatic pronouns, are used to emphasize a noun or pronoun in a sentence. Unlike reflexive pronouns, which reflect back to the subject, intensive pronouns simply add emphasis and can be removed from the sentence without changing its meaning. Intensive pronouns are formed by adding “-self” (singular) or “-selves” (plural) to the appropriate personal pronoun. Here are the intensive pronouns in English along with examples:

1. Myself – used for emphasis on “I”:
   • I made the dress myself.
   • Myself, I prefer tea over coffee.
2. Yourself – used for emphasis on “you”:
   • You can do it yourself.
   • Do you yourself believe that?
3. Himself – used for emphasis on “he”:
   • He solved the puzzle himself.
   • Himself, he doesn’t like crowded places.
4. Herself – used for emphasis on “she”:
   • She completed the marathon herself.
   • Herself, she is her own boss now.
5. Itself – used for emphasis on “it”:
   • The problem resolved itself.
   • The book itself is quite interesting.
6. Ourselves – used for emphasis on “we”:
   • We decided ourselves to go on vacation.
   • Ourselves, we can handle this project.
7. Yourselves – used for emphasis on “you” (plural):
   • You can manage this task yourselves.
   • Yourselves, please be on time for the meeting.
8. Themselves – used fo
   • They built the house themselves.
   • Themselves, they organized the event beautifully.