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 action reflects back on the speaker.

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Provide an example sentence using 'yourself'.

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You should take care of yourself.

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What is the difference between 'himself' and 'herself'?

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'Himself' is used when the subject is male, while 'herself' is used when the subject is female.

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How do reflexive pronouns function 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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What is the reflexive form of 'we'?

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The reflexive form of 'we' is 'ourselves'.

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Can reflexive pronouns be used for emphasis?

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Yes, reflexive pronouns can be used for emphasis, e.g., 'I did it myself.'

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What is the reflexive pronoun for 'you' (plural)?

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The reflexive pronoun for 'you' (plural) is 'yourselves'.

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Create a sentence using 'themselves'.

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The children enjoyed playing by themselves.