Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive Pronouns

A concise guide to comprehending reflexive pronouns and their usage.

Reflexive Pronouns

• Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same person or thing.
• They end in -self or -selves.
• Examples: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves
• Reflexive pronouns emphasize the subject and are not necessary for the sentence to make sense.

Multiple Choice

What are reflexive pronouns used for?

• To emphasize the subject

• To indicate the object

• To make the sentence make sense

• To confuse the reader

Reflexive Pronouns

Trivia: Reflexive pronouns are used to indicate the object in a sentence. They reflect back to the subject and emphasize the action. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves. Using reflexive pronouns can add depth and clarity to your writing.

Multiple Choice

Let Joy find it __________.

• himself

• herself

• myself

• themselves

Multiple Choice

Mickey and I want to listen to the recording ____________.

• ourselves

• itself

• myself

• himself

Multiple Choice

May I do it ___________?

• itself

• myself

• yourself

• themselves

Multiple Choice

Many people volunteer _____________ for feeding the hungry.

• itself

• myself

• themselves

• ourselves

Multiple Choice

Do you prefer to handle that _____________?

• myself

• yourself

• itself

• themselves

Multiple Choice

Richard often talks to ____________ quietly.

• herself

• himself

• itself

• ourselves