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RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – EMPHATIC PRONOUNS – PART-7.

RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – EMPHATIC PRONOUNS – PART-7.

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 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:

With Emphatic Pronoun (Emphasis Added):

 Sentence Structure for Emphatic Pronouns

Subject + Emphatic Pronoun + Verb + Object

Examples:

 Difference Between Reflexive & Emphatic Pronouns

Feature Reflexive Pronoun Emphatic Pronoun
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:


Sentence Structure

Format:
Subject + Emphatic Pronoun + Verb + Object

Examples:

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
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

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!