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What are Reflexive Pronouns?
What are Reflexive Pronouns?
First! What is a pronoun? A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or noun phrase!...
“Reflexive pronouns” are words that refer back to the subject of a sentence or clause!
These words end in either “-self” as in the singular form or “-selves” as in the plural form.
There are eight
reflexive pronouns!
They are “Myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.”
Like all words in English,
words are just words
until they are given a
specific job!
I did not include “Oneself.” It is considered old English and is rarely used in spoken English.
These same pronouns are also used as
“Intensifying pronouns.”
Reflexive Pronoun Examples...
Can you find the
reflexive pronouns?
I can see
myself in the mirror!
Can you see yourself
in that new job?
He was looking at himself in the window reflection!
She sent herself a copy
of the letter today!
My dog hurt itself while climbing over the fence!
We blame ourselves for the poor company profits!
Would you help yourselves to the food
and enjoy the party!
They always take care
of themselves!
I can see myself in
that new car!
Can you see yourself living in that country?
He always compliments himself after
cooking a meal!
My cat fed itself
last night!
We will just have
to do it ourselves!
Start dinner without me, just help yourselves!
Some people have to learn how to help themselves!
Study your English everyday for the
best results.
Remember that nobody knows the entire
English language.
The main idea with all languages is to effectively communicate with others.
Work with your teacher to better understand how
to use this grammar!
Remember English has a basic foundation of rules and at the same time, most grammar rules have exceptions.
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