Here's what you need to know about them:
* Intensive pronouns are formed by adding "-self" or "-selves" to a personal pronoun.
* They emphasize the noun or pronoun they refer to. They're not essential to the sentence's grammatical structure, but they add emphasis.
* They are usually placed directly after the noun or pronoun they modify.
Examples:
* I myself baked this cake. (Emphasizes "I")
* The children themselves cleaned up the mess. (Emphasizes "children")
* We ourselves will take care of it. (Emphasizes "we")
Important Note: Intensive pronouns are distinct from reflexive pronouns, which are used as the object of the verb or preposition, referring to the subject of the sentence. Reflexive pronouns are also formed with "-self" or "-selves," but they are essential to the sentence's grammatical structure.
Example:
* I hurt myself while playing soccer. (Reflexive pronoun, essential to the sentence)