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Intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun true?

That's partially true! Intensive pronouns do emphasize a noun or pronoun, but they do so in a specific way. Here's a breakdown:

* Intensive pronouns are formed by adding "-self" or "-selves" to a personal pronoun. Examples: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

* They emphasize the noun or pronoun they refer to, but they don't add any new information. Think of them like a spotlight shining on the noun, making it stand out.

Here's an example:

* "I did it myself." Here, "myself" emphasizes "I" and reinforces that the speaker did the action personally.

Key takeaway: Intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun, but they don't change the meaning of the sentence. They simply add emphasis.

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