Reflexive pronouns

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the subject and the object are the same person or thing.

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List the reflexive pronouns in English.

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myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

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When do we use 'myself'?

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We use 'myself' when the subject of the sentence is 'I' and the action reflects back on the speaker.

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Provide an example of 'myself' in a sentence.

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I made this cake by myself.

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When do we use 'yourself'?

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We use 'yourself' when the subject of the sentence is 'you' and the action reflects back on the person being addressed.

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Provide an example of 'yourself' in a sentence.

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You should believe in yourself.

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When do we use 'himself'?

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We use 'himself' when the subject of the sentence is 'he' and the action reflects back on him.

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Provide an example of 'himself' in a sentence.

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He completed the project by himself.

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When do we use 'herself'?

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We use 'herself' when the subject of the sentence is 'she' and the action reflects back on her.

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Provide an example of 'herself' in a sentence.

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She taught herself how to play the guitar.