Reflexive Pronouns

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

Back

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.

Front

List the reflexive pronouns in English.

Back

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

Front

Use 'myself' in a sentence.

Back

I made the cake by myself.

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Use 'herself' in a sentence.

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She taught herself how to play the guitar.

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Use 'ourselves' in a sentence.

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We should take care of ourselves.

Front

What is the function of reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

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

Front

Fill in the blank: The cat groomed __________ after eating.

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itself.

Front

Fill in the blank: I can do it by __________.

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myself.

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

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themselves.

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Fill in the blank: You should be proud of __________ for your achievements.

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yourself.