Reflective Pronouns

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What is a reflective pronoun?

Back

A reflective pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the subject performs an action on itself. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, and yourselves.

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

List the reflective pronouns in English.

Back

The reflective pronouns in English are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

How is 'myself' used in a sentence?

Back

'Myself' is used as a reflective pronoun to refer back to the speaker. For example: 'I made the cake myself.'

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

What is the difference between 'yourself' and 'yourselves'?

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'Yourself' is used when addressing one person, while 'yourselves' is used when addressing more than one person.

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'himself'.

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An example sentence is: 'He taught himself how to play the guitar.'

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

What role do reflective pronouns play in a sentence?

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Reflective pronouns serve to emphasize the subject or indicate that the subject is performing an action on itself.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

Can reflective pronouns be used for emphasis?

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Yes, reflective pronouns can be used for emphasis, as in 'I did it myself,' which stresses that the speaker did the action without help.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

What is the correct reflective pronoun to use with 'the cat'?

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The correct reflective pronoun to use with 'the cat' is 'itself.' For example: 'The cat cleaned itself.'

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

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How do you form a sentence with 'ourselves'?

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You can form a sentence with 'ourselves' by using it to indicate that the subject (we) is performing an action on itself. For example: 'We prepared the meal ourselves.'

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

What is the function of reflective pronouns in complex sentences?

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In complex sentences, reflective pronouns help clarify who is performing the action and can also add emphasis to the subject.

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B