Exploring Reflexive Pronouns:
Reflexive pronouns are a unique type of pronoun used to reflect the action of the verb back onto the subject. Reflexive pronouns always end in "-self" (singular) or "-selves" (plural). Understanding and using reflexive pronouns correctly is essential for clear and effective communication in English.
Examples:
My sister cut herself while cooking dinner.
They organized the party all by themselves.
Please help yourself to some cake.
Explanation: Reflexive pronouns are used when the
subject and the object of the verb are the same entity. They add emphasis to
the action and the subject. Reflexive pronouns include: myself, yourself,
himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Usage:
Reflexive pronouns are used to show that the person
who does the action is also the person who is affected by it. Example: She hurt
herself while playing tennis.
Reflexive pronouns are used for emphasis. Example: I
myself completed the entire project.
Reflexive pronouns are used with certain verbs to
indicate that the subject is acting alone. Example: They can cook for
themselves.
EXERCISES:
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate reflexive pronouns:
We baked the cake _____.
He hurt _____ while fixing the car.
Please help _____ to some snacks.
Exercise 2: Write sentences using reflexive pronouns to show emphasis. Example: The
cat opened the door itself.
Exercise 3: Rewrite the following sentences by adding the correct reflexive
pronouns:
They can swim.
She will do the project.
I completed the task.
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ANSWERS: -------------------------------------------
Exercise 1:
We baked the cake ourselves.
He hurt himself while fixing the car.
Please help yourself to some snacks.
Exercise 2:
The team won the game themselves.
I myself saw the movie.
She herself completed the marathon.
Exercise 3:
They can swim by themselves.
She will do the project herself.
I completed the task myself.
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