11 December 2023

English lesson : Reflexive Pronouns

 




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.

---------------------------------------------------------------- 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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