Read the following sentences and state whether the pronouns are emphatic or reflexive.
1Who painted this portrait? I did it myself. How is "myself" used?
Wrong!
In this answer, "myself" emphasizes who painted the portrait, so the correct label is "Emphatic pronoun".
2I myself went to the post office to post the letter. How is "myself" used?
Wrong!
In this sentence, "myself" emphasizes the subject "I," so the correct label is "Emphatic pronoun".
3The captain himself led the attack. How is "himself" used?
Wrong!
In this sentence, "himself" emphasizes the subject "the captain," so the correct label is "Emphatic pronoun".
4We did it ourselves. How is "ourselves" used?
Wrong!
In this sentence, "ourselves" means "without help," so the correct label is "Emphatic pronoun".
5Do not touch that wire. You will hurt yourself. How is "yourself" used?
Wrong!
In this sentence, "yourself" is the object of "hurt" and refers back to "you," so the correct label is "Reflexive pronoun".
6I will give myself five days to finish the job. How is "myself" used?
Wrong!
In this sentence, "myself" is the indirect object of "give" and refers back to "I," so the correct label is "Reflexive pronoun".
7The spy shot himself. How is "himself" used?
Wrong!
In this sentence, "himself" is the object of "shot" and refers back to "the spy," so the correct label is "Reflexive pronoun".
8Jane herself told me that she was quitting the dance class. How is "herself" used?
Wrong!
In this sentence, "herself" emphasizes the subject "Jane," so the correct label is "Emphatic pronoun".
9Believe me. I myself heard him. How is "myself" used?
Wrong!
In this sentence, "myself" emphasizes the subject "I," so the correct label is "Emphatic pronoun".
10What is the point in asking them? They themselves do not know anything. How is "themselves" used?
Wrong!
In this sentence, "themselves" emphasizes the subject "they," so the correct label is "Emphatic pronoun".
11She made herself a cup of tea. How is "herself" used?
Wrong!
In this sentence, "herself" is the indirect object of "made" and refers back to "she," so the correct label is "Reflexive pronoun".
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- Who painted this portrait? I did it myself. How is “myself” used? — Emphatic pronoun
- I myself went to the post office to post the letter. How is “myself” used? — Emphatic pronoun
- The captain himself led the attack. How is “himself” used? — Emphatic pronoun
- We did it ourselves. How is “ourselves” used? — Emphatic pronoun
- Do not touch that wire. You will hurt yourself. How is “yourself” used? — Reflexive pronoun
- I will give myself five days to finish the job. How is “myself” used? — Reflexive pronoun
- The spy shot himself. How is “himself” used? — Reflexive pronoun
- Jane herself told me that she was quitting the dance class. How is “herself” used? — Emphatic pronoun
- Believe me. I myself heard him. How is “myself” used? — Emphatic pronoun
- What is the point in asking them? They themselves do not know anything. How is “themselves” used? — Emphatic pronoun
- She made herself a cup of tea. How is “herself” used? — Reflexive pronoun