Reflexive pronoun refers to be same person who is doing an action or it indicates to the subject in the sentence. Generally the reflexive pronouns end with “selves” or “self.” Below some examples are given through which you will get to know more about reflexive pronoun. You might use reflexive pronouns in your daily life but maybe you didn’t notice. Reflexive pronouns are more specific to the verb than other pronouns.
Examples of Reflexive Pronoun:-
1.) They will work by themselves.
Here, “themselves” is used so it’s a reflexive pronoun
2.) Nishi is looking herself in the mirror.
Here, “herself” is used so, it is a reflexive pronoun.
3.) Enjoy by yourself in the party.
Here, “yourself” is used so, it is reflexive pronoun
1.) “Selves” – This suffix is used for plural forms of a subject or sentence.
Examples:-
1.) They will create their account by themselves.
2.) If Neha refuse to join us in the party, we will enjoy ourselves.
3.) You both please do not push yourselves in difficult positions.
2.) “Self” – This suffix is used for singular form of subject or sentence.
1.) I can do it by myself.
2.) Don’t hurt yourself for others.
3.) She will close the door by herself.
Reflexive Pronouns
As above you understand by reflexive pronouns, here reflexive pronouns are given which you can use in English grammar.
- Myself
- Yourself
- Herself
- Himself
- Itself
- Yourselves
- Ourselves
- Themselves
- Oneself
Exercise
Now, as you learnt above reflexive pronoun try to find out them from the given sentences.
1.) I was getting late, so I washed the bike myself.
2.) You have to work yourself to succeed in life.
3.) He wanted to surprise her, so he decorates his room himself.
4.) Asmita does chores herself because she doesn’t trust others.
5.) That truck is in a class all by itself.
6.) We don’t need others help; we can fix this ourselves.
7.) You are too bold to go out by yourselves.
8.) The customers saved the manager’s work by making choosing their seats themselves.
9.) I can go on a walk by myself.
10.) Treat her right or she can leave you by herself.
Answers:- 1. myself 2. yourself 3. himself 4. herself 5. itself 6. ourselves 7. yourselves 8. themselves 9. myself 10. herself
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