reflexive pronouns

Reflexive pronouns are words like myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves and themselves. They refer back to a person or thing. We often use reflexive pronouns when the subject and the object of a verb are the same. I cut myself when I was making dinner last night.

1. What are the 5 reflexive pronouns?
2. What is reflexive pronoun give 10 examples?
3. How do you use reflexive pronouns?
4. How do you use reflexive pronouns in a sentence?
5. What is the example of reflexive?
6. How do you teach reflexive pronouns?
7. What are pronouns give 10 examples?
8. What is a reflexive sentence?
9. How do you identify a reflexive and emphatic pronoun?
10. What is the function of reflexive pronouns?
11. What do reflexive pronouns indicate?
12. What type of pronoun is mine?

What are the 5 reflexive pronouns?

The nine English reflexive pronouns are myself, yourself, himself, herself, oneself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

What is reflexive pronoun give 10 examples?

Examples of Reflexive Pronoun

• I don't need your help while I can do it myself.
• I cut myself when I was shaving.
• She blames herself for that incident.
• Don't hurt yourself by playing carelessly.
• We have enjoyed ourselves.
• You boys should make it yourselves.
• Don't blame yourself for this.
• I love myself more than I love anyone else.

How do you use reflexive pronouns?

We often use reflexive pronouns when the subject and the object of the verb refer to the same person or thing:

1. He cut himself on the broken glass.
2. She made herself a cup of tea and sat down in front of the television.
3. Parents often blame themselves for the way their children behave.

How do you use reflexive pronouns in a sentence?

We use a reflexive pronoun as a direct object when the object is the same as the subject of the verb:

1. I fell over and hurt myself. ...
2. Would you like to pour yourself a drink? ...
3. They had to cook for themselves. ...
4. He had a suitcase beside him. ( ...
5. She had a few friends with her. ( ...
6. The children got dressed by themselves.

What is the example of reflexive?

Reflexive pronouns are words like myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves and themselves. They refer back to a person or thing. We often use reflexive pronouns when the subject and the object of a verb are the same. I cut myself when I was making dinner last night.

How do you teach reflexive pronouns?

The best way to teach reflexive pronouns is to introduce them in the context of sentences. Explain that they are used when the subject and verb of an object are the same person or thing. Then, allow for some time for students to practice using reflexive pronouns in speaking and writing.

What are pronouns give 10 examples?

Common pronouns are he, she, you, me, I, we, us, this, them, that. A pronoun can act as a subject, direct object, indirect object, object of the preposition, and more and takes the place of any person, place, animal or thing.

What is a reflexive sentence?

A "reflexive" sentence is one in which the subject does something to him/herself. Or put another way, the subject and the object of the sentence refer to the same person. The action of the verb in a reflexive sentence is "reflected" back onto the subject.

How do you identify a reflexive and emphatic pronoun?

Reflexive pronouns show that the action of the subject reflects upon the doer. However, an emphatic pronoun simply emphasizes the action of the subject. Example: She cut herself.

What is the function of reflexive pronouns?

Reflexive pronouns are used to specify that the subject is doing something by or to itself. Instead of acting upon another object, the subject is acting upon itself, either literally or figuratively. This is especially helpful when using the third-person plural.

What do reflexive pronouns indicate?

Description. Reflexive pronouns are used with a verb to indicate that a person performs an action to or for him/herself. In other words, the subject of the verb and the direct object of the verb are the same person.

What type of pronoun is mine?

Other Types of Pronoun