RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – EMPHATIC PRONOUNS – PART-7.
Contents
- 0.1 Emphatic Pronouns – Explanation & Examples (Rapidex English Speaking Course)
- 0.2 Examples of Emphatic Pronouns
- 0.3 Sentence Structure for Emphatic Pronouns
- 0.4 Difference Between Reflexive & Emphatic Pronouns
- 0.5 More Examples in Sentences
- 0.6 Summary
- 0.7 RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – EMPHATIC PRONOUNS – PART-7.
- 1 What Are Emphatic Pronouns?
- 2 Sentence Structure
- 3 Difference Between Reflexive and Emphatic Pronouns
- 4 Additional Examples
- 5 Visual Learning Resource
Emphatic Pronouns – Explanation & Examples (Rapidex English Speaking Course)
What are Emphatic Pronouns?
Emphatic pronouns are used to emphasize the noun or pronoun in a sentence. These pronouns are the same as reflexive pronouns but serve a different purpose – they add emphasis rather than acting as an object.
Emphatic Pronouns = Reflexive Pronouns
(Myself, Yourself, Himself, Herself, Itself, Ourselves, Themselves)
Examples of Emphatic Pronouns
Without Emphasis:
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I completed the project.
With Emphatic Pronoun (Emphasis Added):
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I myself completed the project.
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She herself cooked the dinner.
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The teacher himself explained the concept.
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They themselves built the house.
Sentence Structure for Emphatic Pronouns
Subject + Emphatic Pronoun + Verb + Object
Examples:
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I myself checked the documents.
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She herself made the decision.
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You yourself can solve the problem.
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We ourselves will handle the situation.
Difference Between Reflexive & Emphatic Pronouns
Feature | Reflexive Pronoun | Emphatic Pronoun |
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Purpose | Acts as an object | Used for emphasis |
Removable? | Cannot be removed | Can be removed without changing the meaning |
Example | He hurt himself. | He himself finished the work. |
More Examples in Sentences
I myself will talk to the manager.
He himself admitted his mistake.
The Prime Minister himself inaugurated the event.
The kids themselves decorated the room.
Summary
Emphatic pronouns are used to stress or highlight the subject.
They are the same as reflexive pronouns but used differently.
If removed, the sentence still makes sense, but without emphasis.
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RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – EMPHATIC PRONOUNS – PART-7.
Certainly! Here’s a comprehensive explanation of Emphatic Pronouns, as outlined in the Rapidex English Speaking Course – Grammar 17: Pronouns – Emphatic Pronouns – Part 7 .
What Are Emphatic Pronouns?
Emphatic pronouns are used to emphasize a noun or pronoun in a sentence. They are identical in form to reflexive pronouns but serve a different purpose. While reflexive pronouns indicate that the subject and object are the same, emphatic pronouns are used solely for emphasis and can be removed without altering the fundamental meaning of the sentence.
Examples of Emphatic Pronouns:
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Myself
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Yourself
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Himself
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Herself
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Itself
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Ourselves
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Yourselves
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Themselves
Sentence Structure
Format:
Subject + Emphatic Pronoun + Verb + Object
Examples:
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I myself completed the assignment.
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She herself organized the event.
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They themselves built the house.
In these sentences, the emphatic pronouns add emphasis to the subject, highlighting that the action was performed without assistance.
Difference Between Reflexive and Emphatic Pronouns
Feature | Reflexive Pronoun | Emphatic Pronoun |
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Purpose | Indicates the subject and object are the same | Adds emphasis to the subject |
Removability | Cannot be removed without changing the meaning | Can be removed without altering the core meaning |
Example | He hurt himself. | He himself completed the task. |
Additional Examples
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I myself will handle the situation.
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The manager himself approved the proposal.
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The children themselves decorated the room.
In each case, the emphatic pronoun underscores the subject’s role in performing the action independently.English Listening Lesson Library Online
Visual Learning Resource
For a visual explanation of reflexive and emphatic pronouns, you might find this video helpful:
If you would like practice exercises or further clarification on this topic, feel free to ask!