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Can also use an intensive pronoun at the end of sentence?

You can't typically use an intensive pronoun at the end of a sentence. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis, and their position is usually within the sentence, close to the noun or pronoun they emphasize.

Here's why:

* Emphasis: Intensive pronouns are designed to add emphasis. Placing them at the end of a sentence often feels awkward and doesn't achieve the desired effect.

* Sentence Structure: Ending a sentence with an intensive pronoun can sound clunky and interrupt the natural flow of the sentence.

* Meaning: The emphasis intended with an intensive pronoun can be misinterpreted if it's placed at the end.

Example:

* Correct: "I myself will go to the store." (Intensive pronoun "myself" emphasizes "I")

* Incorrect: "I will go to the store myself."

However:

There might be *rare* instances where an intensive pronoun at the end could work, if the sentence structure is very specific and the emphasis is deliberate. This is more likely in informal speech or creative writing.

Example:

* "She looked at the painting, and she knew, herself, that she had to buy it." (Here, the intensive pronoun "herself" emphasizes her personal realization.)

In general, stick to placing intensive pronouns closer to the noun or pronoun they emphasize for clear and effective communication.

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