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.

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

Front

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.

Front

Complete the sentence: She made the dress by __________.

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herself.

Front

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.

Front

Complete the sentence: We should take care of __________.

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ourselves.

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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.

Front

Complete the sentence: The cat cleaned __________ after eating.

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itself.

Front

What is the role of reflexive pronouns in emphasis?

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They can be used to emphasize the subject, as in 'I did it myself.'

Front

Complete the sentence: You should believe in __________.

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yourself.