Reflexive Pronouns

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the subject and the object are the same person or thing.

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List the reflexive pronouns in English.

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myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

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How is 'myself' used in a sentence?

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'Myself' is used as a reflexive pronoun to refer back to the speaker, e.g., 'I made the cake myself.'

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What is the difference between 'yourself' and 'yourselves'?

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'Yourself' is singular, used when addressing one person, while 'yourselves' is plural, used when addressing multiple people.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'herself'.

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Lisa looked at herself in the mirror.

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What role do reflexive pronouns play in a sentence?

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They emphasize the subject or indicate that the subject performs an action on itself.

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Can reflexive pronouns be used as the subject of a sentence?

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No, reflexive pronouns cannot be used as the subject; they must refer back to a noun or pronoun that is the subject.

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What is the correct reflexive pronoun to use with 'the dog'?

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'Itself' is the correct reflexive pronoun to use with 'the dog'.

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How do reflexive pronouns differ from intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject, while intensive pronouns emphasize the subject but do not change the meaning of the sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'ourselves'.

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We can complete the project by ourselves.