Reflexive Pronouns

Front

What is a reflexive pronoun?

Back

A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence. It is used when the subject and the object of the sentence are the same.

Front

List the reflexive pronouns in English.

Back

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

Front

Fill in the blank: I made the cake by _____.

Back

myself.

Front

Fill in the blank: They enjoyed the party by _____.

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themselves.

Front

Fill in the blank: The cat cleaned itself.

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itself.

Front

Fill in the blank: We did the homework by _____.

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ourselves.

Front

What is the purpose of using reflexive pronouns?

Back

Reflexive pronouns are used to emphasize the subject or to indicate that the subject performs an action on itself.

Front

Fill in the blank: She taught _____ how to swim.

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herself.

Front

Fill in the blank: The children dressed _____ for the party.

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themselves.

Front

Fill in the blank: I hurt _____ while playing.

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myself.