Reflexive pronouns

Front

What is a reflexive pronoun?

Back

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

List the reflexive pronouns in English.

Back

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

Front

When do we use 'myself'?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

Provide an example sentence using 'yourself'.

Back

You should take care of yourself.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

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

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

When is 'himself' used?

Back

'Himself' is used when the subject of the sentence is 'he' and the action reflects back on him.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

Create a sentence using 'herself'.

Back

She completed the project by herself.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

What does 'itself' refer to?

Back

'Itself' refers to a non-human subject, indicating that the subject and object are the same.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

How do reflexive pronouns enhance clarity in sentences?

Back

They clarify that the subject is performing an action on itself, avoiding ambiguity.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

What is the role of 'ourselves' in a sentence?

Back

'Ourselves' is used when the subject is 'we' and the action reflects back on the group.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B