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HS: English 3A [M] (Prescriptive) (GP) / 1:Parts of Speech
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Read the sentence.

Thomas Jefferson himself worked on a draft of the document.

What kind of pronoun is himself?


demonstrative


intensive


reflexive


relative

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Answer 1

In the sentence "Thomas Jefferson himself worked on a draft of the document," the pronoun "himself" is classified as an **intensive** pronoun. Intensive pronouns emphasize a noun or pronoun that comes before them. In this case, "himself" emphasizes "Thomas Jefferson."