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Introduction:

A reflexive pronoun is a special kind of pronoun. It is usually used when the object of a sentence is the same as the subject, as you will see below. Each personal pronoun (such as I, you, and she) has its own reflexive form. his introduction will explain what the different forms of reflexive pronouns are, and when they are used.

The forms of reflexive pronouns:


Personal Pronoun: I you (sin!ular) you (plural) he she it we they Reflexive Pronoun: myself yourself yourselves himself herself itself ourselves themselves

When to use a reflexive pronoun:


"eflexive pronouns are used in three main situations. 1. Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object are the same. I hurt myself. he band call themselves #$ire %traits&. 'e shot himself. 2. The are used as the object of a preposition! when the subject and the object are the same.

I bou!ht a present for myself. %he did it by herself. (%he did it alone.) hat man is talkin! to himself. ". The are used when ou want to emphasi#e the subject.

I(ll do it myself. ()o one else will help me.) hey ate all the food themselves. ()o one else had any.)

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