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REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS

A reflexive pronoun is a type of pronoun that is preceded by the adverb, adjective, pronoun, or noun to which it refers, so long as that antecedent is located within the same clause.

In English grammar,a reflexive pronoun indicates that the person who is realizing the action of the verb is also the recipient of the action. While this might seem strange at first glance, the following examples of reflexive pronouns and the accompanying list of reflexive pronouns will help you gain thorough understanding. In fact, you will probably notice that you yourself use reflexive pronouns frequently when speaking or writing.

Examples of Reflexive Pronouns

a) I was in a hurry, so I washed the car myself.

b) You’re going to have to drive yourself to school today.

c) He wanted to impress her, so he baked a cake himself.

d) Jennifer does chores herself because she doesn’t trust others to do them right.

e) That car is in a class all by itself.

f) We don’t have to go out; we can fix dinner ourselves.

g) You are too young to go out by yourselves.

h) The actors saved the local theatre money by making costumes themselves.

Reflexive Pronoun Exercises

The following exercises will help you gain greater understanding about how reflexive pronouns work. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

1) Each morning, I brush my teeth and stare at ______________ in the mirror.
Himself
Herself
Myself
Itself

2) Dad and I painted the trailer _______________.
Myself
Himself
Itself
Ourselves

3) The children made holiday decorations by ________________.
Itself
Ourselves
Themselves
Their selves

4) Paul copies his friend’s homework instead of doing it _______________.
Itself
Himself
Myself
Yourself

5) Please make ________________ at home while you wait.
Themselves
Himself
Yourselves
Herself

Reflexive Pronouns List

As you read through the following list of reflexive pronouns, consider ways to use them in sentences like the ones in the preceding section.

Myself

Yourself

Herself

Himself

Itself

Yourselves

Ourselves

Themselves