Reflexive Pronoun Tips #shorts #englishgrammar #esl

The video provides three tips on using reflexive pronouns in English. First, avoid using reflexive pronouns after actions people typically do for themselves, like 'Anthony shaved before work' instead of 'Anthony shaved himself before work'. Second, reflexive pronouns can be used with 'by' to indicate someone acted alone, such as 'He watched TV by himself'. Lastly, do not use reflexive pronouns after prepositions of place, for example, 'He saw a spider directly above him' instead of 'above himself'.

Why is it incorrect to say 'Anthony shaved himself before work'?

• Because 'himself' is used after prepositions of place

• Because 'himself' is not a reflexive pronoun

• Because shaving is an action people usually do for themselves

• Because 'himself' should be used with 'by'

Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive pronoun with 'by'?

• She completed the project herself

• I went to the beach by myself

• They cooked dinner themselves

• He watched TV himself

What is the purpose of using 'by' with a reflexive pronoun?

• To show that someone acted alone

• To indicate an action done for someone else

• To emphasize the action

• To describe a location

Why is it incorrect to say 'He saw a spider directly above himself'?

• Because 'himself' is used for emphasis

• Because 'himself' is not a reflexive pronoun

• Because reflexive pronouns are not used after prepositions of place

• Because 'himself' should be used with 'by'

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• They saw the bird in front of themselves

• The cat sat on the mat by itself

• He found the book beside himself

• She looked at the stars above herself