Understanding Reflexive Pronouns

In this video, Anna from English Like a Native introduces reflexive pronouns, explaining their use when the subject and object of a sentence are the same. She provides examples and exercises to practice using reflexive pronouns, such as 'myself', 'yourself', and 'themselves'. The video also covers how reflexive pronouns can add emphasis and how 'by' plus a reflexive pronoun indicates doing something alone. Viewers are encouraged to practice and download a worksheet for further learning.

What is the primary function of reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

• To indicate possession

• To replace the subject

• To describe the object

• To reflect the action back to the subject

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a reflexive pronoun?

• He is taller than her.

• They went to the park.

• I taught myself how to play guitar.

• She gave the book to him.

Which reflexive pronoun would correctly complete this sentence: 'She looked at ____ in the mirror'?

• Herself

• Themselves

• Himself

• Itself

Which reflexive pronoun would you use for 'it'?

• Itself

• Himself

• Themselves

• Herself

Which reflexive pronoun would you use for 'we'?

• Ourselves

• Yourselves

• Myself

• Themselves

Which reflexive pronoun would you use for 'she'?

• Himself

• Herself

• Itself

• Themselves

Which of these is NOT a reflexive pronoun?

• Myself

• Himself

• Theirself

• Ourselves

What is the reflexive pronoun for 'you' when addressing a group?

• Yourselves

• Themselves

• Yourself

• Ourselves

What is the reflexive pronoun for 'I'?

• Itself

• Himself

• Myself

• Herself

What is the reflexive pronoun for 'he'?

• Herself

• Themselves

• Itself

• Himself