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REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS

Reflexive Pronoun
A reflexive xive 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. This introduction will explain what the different forms of reflexive pronouns are, and when they are used. We use the reflexive pronouns to indicate that the person who realizes the action of the verb is the same person who receives the action. Reflexive pronouns are identical in form to intensive pronouns.
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Personal Pronoun I You (singular) You (plural) He She It We They

Reflexive pronouns myself yourself yourselve himself herself itself ourself themself

W hen to use a reflexive pronoun Reflexive pronouns are used in three main situations. 1. Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object are the same. I hurt myself . The band call themselves Dire Straits. He shot himself. 2. They are used as the object of a preposition, when the subject and the object are the same. I bought a present for myself. She did it by herself. (She did it alone.) That man is talking to himself. 3. They are used when you want to emphasize the subject.

For example: 1.I cut my hair myself . * In this example "I" does the action of cutting the hair and at the same time "I" gets the action of the hair being cut. 2.We defended ourselves brilliantly. * In this example the reflexive pronoun "ourselves" refers ba ck to the subject of the sentence. John talks to himself when he is nervous

* In this example "Himself" refers to John. Reflexive pronouns always act as objects not subjects , and they require an interaction between the subject and an object. For example: Because she was not hungry when the cake was served, Ellen saved herself a piece. * In the independent clause, "Ellen" is the subject and "herself" is a reflexive pronoun acting as the indirect object. This sentence is grammatically correct . Jhon and myself are going to the movie. * In this sentence, "Jhon" and "myself" are the subjects. Reflexive pronouns cannot be subjects. This sentence is grammatically incorrect .

Care must be taken to identify whether the noun is singular or p pronoun accordingly. For example:

lural and choose the

Nor is she shy about giving herself credit for it. We gave ourselves a second chance to complete the course. Did they lock themselves out of the house again? Give yourselves a pat on the back for a job well done.

Note: The reflexive pronoun can also be used to give more emphasis to the subject or object (intensive pronoun). For example: I did it myself . * I want to emphasise the fact that I did it. Examples: He washed himself . She looked at herself in the mirror. Diabetics give themselves insulin shots several times a day. After the party, I asked myself why I had faxed invitations to everyone in my office building. Richard usually remembered to send a copy of his e -mail to himself .

Questions
1. Welcome to the party, everyone! Just help ________ to sandwiches and snacks. 2. John hurt ________ while he was fixing his car. 3. Look! There's a little bird washing ________ in the river. 4. Can I ask you a question , Sami? Did you go to classes to learn German, or did you teach ________? 5. At 12.30, Junko and I went to the cafeteria to buy ________ some lunch. 6. Jody and her husband own their own company, so they can give ________ a holiday any time they like. 7. When I saw ________ in the mirror, I was horrified -- there was red paint on my nose! 8. I'll have to help Young Hee fill in her form, but Ja Young can do it ________, because her English is excellent. 9. She stretched 10. The men formed out on the sofa. into a line.

Answer 1. Yourselves 2. Himself 3. Itself 4. Yourself 5. Ourselves 6. Themselves 7. Myself 8. Herself 9. Herself 10.Themselves
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REFERENCES
Webs
http://www.testyourenglish.net/english -online/subjects/refpron.html http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/reflex.htm http://www.english -test.net/esl/learn/english/grammar/ei040/esl -test.php

Book
Basic english grammar for english language learners by Anne Seaton and Y.H.Mew