English lesson : Understanding Reflexive Pronouns

Understanding Reflexive Pronouns:

Reflexive pronouns are words that end in "-self" or "-selves" and are used to refer back to the subject of the sentence. They reflect the action of the verb back onto the subject. In this lesson, we will explore the functions and uses of reflexive pronouns in English.

Explanation: Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of the verb are the same. They are essential for indicating that the subject is performing an action on itself. The following are the reflexive pronouns in English:

Singular: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself

Plural: ourselves, yourselves, themselves

Examples:

He washed himself before dinner.

She taught herself how to play the guitar.

They built the house themselves.

We need to look after ourselves.

The reflexive pronoun always refers to the subject of the sentence. It cannot be separated from the subject, and the sentence would not make sense without it.

Exercise 1:

Identify the Reflexive Pronouns Identify the reflexive pronouns in the following sentences:

I prefer to do it myself.

Please help yourselves to some food.

She hurt herself while playing basketball.

They decorated the room themselves.

Exercise 2:

Replace the Nouns with Reflexive Pronouns Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the underlined nouns with the appropriate reflexive pronouns:

Tom completed the assignment by Tom.

Susan and I made the costumes by Susan and I.

The cat groomed the cat.

They congratulated Sarah and Chris on the promotion from they.

Exercise 3:

Complete the Sentences with Reflexive Pronouns Fill in the blanks with the correct reflexive pronouns:

Sophia prides ______________ on her baking skills.

We need to organize the event ______________.

The dog groomed ______________.

Did Jamie write that song ______________?

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