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Subject (Nominative) Case
Objective Case
Possessive Case
Plural
First person
we
us
Using Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
The forms of reflexive and intensive pronouns are the same. However, they are used differently. Reflexive pronouns refer to the subject of the verb and function as a complement or object of a verb or
preposition. Intensive pronouns simply emphasize their antecedents.
Reflexive: She patted herself on the back. (Herself is the object of the verb patted.) Intensive: She created the entire diorama herself. (Herself emphasizes its antecedent, She.)
Do not use reflexive pronouns in place of personal pronouns. Remember that a reflexive pronoun functions as a complement or the object of a preposition. It should not be used as the subject of a verb.
Incorrect: She and myself will go to the movie. (Myself is incorrectly used as a subject of the verb.)
Correct: She and I will go to the movie. I am rewarding myself for working hard all week. (Myself is correctly
used as the object of the verb am rewarding.) Check Your Understanding
For each of the following sentences, fill in the blank with a correct pronoun form and label it personal, reflexive, or intensive. If it is a personal pronoun, state whether it is in subject case, object case, or possessive case. (Most sentences can be completed with a variety of correct forms.)
EXAMPLE: I gave them 45 minutes to finish the task. (personal, objective)
1. We’re unsure if the package was for _____________________.
2. Iris and _____________________ will be finishing the experiment later.
3. Well, she _____________________ said we could use the projector.
4. I gave Owen and _____________________ some help painting the backdrop.
5. He said to _____________________ that he could finish the project if he set his mind to it.
our, ours
Second person
you
you
your, yours
Third person
they
them
their, theirs
Grammar Activities • Unit 1 9
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