Reflexive vs. IntensiveVersion en ligne Distinguish between reflexive and intensive pronouns by matching the definition of each word with examples of its use. par Nicole Jakubczyk 1 Intensive 2 Reflexive I washed the dishes all by MYSELF. The troops THEMSELVES helped the people escape the burning building. Did you YOURSELF make the cake? The chef HERSELF approved the recipe. I MYSELF enjoy pumpkin pie. A reflexive pronoun used to emphasize the action of the antecedent. The lion ITSELF caught the gazelle. A pronoun ending with "-self" or "-selves" that agrees with the antecedent noun You should give YOURSELF plenty of time to do your homework John let HIMSELF into the house. We treated OURSELVES to mint ice cream. Please make YOURSELF at home. I see MYSELF smile in the mirror. The cat licked ITSELF.