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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When do we use 'myself'?

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We use 'myself' when the subject of the sentence is 'I' and the object is also 'I', or for emphasis.

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Provide an example of 'yourself' used in a sentence.

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You should take care of yourself.

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

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'Yourself' is used when addressing one person, while 'yourselves' is used when addressing more than one person.

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How do reflexive pronouns function in a sentence?

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They reflect the action of the verb back to the subject, indicating that the subject performs the action on itself.

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Provide an example of 'ourselves' used in a sentence.

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We should be proud of ourselves.

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What is the role of 'himself' in a sentence?

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'Himself' is used when the subject is 'he' and the object is also 'he', or for emphasis.

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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's involvement in the action.

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Provide an example of 'herself' used in a sentence.

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She completed the project by herself.