Reflexive Pronouns
A reflexive pronoun is a type of pronoun that is used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same person or thing. Reflexive pronouns are formed by adding "-self" or "-selves" to the end of the personal pronouns.
List of Reflexive Pronouns
- myself
- yourself
- himself
- herself
- itself
- ourselves
- yourselves
- themselves
Usage of Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns are used to reflect the action of the verb back to the subject. They are used when the subject and object of a sentence refer to the same person or thing.
For example:
She herself made the sandwiches for the picnic.
We ourselves completed the project on time.
He can't dress himself yet.
Study Guide
Here are some tips for using reflexive pronouns:
- Identify when the subject and object of a sentence are the same.
- Use reflexive pronouns to reflect the action back to the subject.
- Practice using reflexive pronouns in sentences to ensure correct usage.
Remember to always use reflexive pronouns when the subject and object of the sentence are the same!
[Reflexive Pronouns] Related Worksheets and Study Guides:
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Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. [L.7.1]
Demonstrate knowledge of subject-verb agreement when interrupted by a prepositional phrase, with inverted word order, with indefinite pronouns as subjects, compound subjects joined by correlative and coordinating conjunctions, and collective nouns when verb form depends on the rest of the sentence.