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. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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List the reflexive pronouns in English.

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The reflexive pronouns in English are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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How do you use reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

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Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of the verb are the same. For example, in the sentence 'She taught herself to play the piano,' 'herself' refers back to 'she'.

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

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'Myself' is used when the speaker is referring to themselves, while 'yourself' is used when addressing someone else.

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Can reflexive pronouns be used for emphasis?

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Yes, reflexive pronouns can be used for emphasis to stress the subject. For example, 'I did it myself' emphasizes that the speaker did it without help.

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What is the role of reflexive pronouns in sentences like 'The cat cleaned itself'?

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In this sentence, 'itself' is a reflexive pronoun that indicates the cat is both the doer and the receiver of the action of cleaning.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'ourselves'.

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An example sentence is: 'We prepared the meal ourselves.' This indicates that 'we' did the preparation without help from others.

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What is the correct reflexive pronoun to use with 'you' in the singular form?

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The correct reflexive pronoun to use with 'you' in the singular form is 'yourself'.

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

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The correct reflexive pronoun to use with 'they' is 'themselves'.

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Can reflexive pronouns be used in the passive voice?

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No, reflexive pronouns are typically not used in passive voice constructions because the subject and object are not the same.