Reflexive Pronoun

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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 'me'?

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'Myself' is a reflexive pronoun used for emphasis or to indicate that the subject and object are the same, while 'me' is an objective pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'yourself'.

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An example sentence is: 'You should take care of yourself during the winter months.'

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What is the role of reflexive pronouns in emphasis?

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Reflexive pronouns can be used for emphasis to stress the subject's involvement in the action, as in 'I did it myself,' which emphasizes that the speaker did it without help.

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Can reflexive pronouns be used in the plural form?

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Yes, reflexive pronouns can be used in the plural form, such as 'ourselves' and 'yourselves', to refer to multiple subjects.

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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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Create a sentence using 'herself' as a reflexive pronoun.

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An example sentence is: 'She prepared herself for the exam by studying all night.'

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What is the function of reflexive pronouns in sentences?

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The function of reflexive pronouns is to indicate that the action of the verb is performed by the subject on itself, or to add emphasis to the subject.