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

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How is 'myself' used in a sentence?

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

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What is the difference between 'himself' and 'him'?

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'Himself' is a reflexive pronoun used to emphasize the subject or indicate that the subject and object are the same, while 'him' is an object pronoun used to refer to a male person.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'themselves'.

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The boys completed the project by themselves.

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What role do reflexive pronouns play in a sentence?

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Reflexive pronouns can serve as the object of a verb or preposition, and they can also be used for emphasis.

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Can reflexive pronouns be used in the subject position?

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No, reflexive pronouns cannot be used in the subject position; they must refer back to a noun or pronoun that is the subject.

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What is the correct reflexive pronoun to use with 'the dog'?

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The correct reflexive pronoun to use with 'the dog' is 'itself'.

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How do you form a reflexive pronoun for the plural 'we'?

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The reflexive pronoun for the plural 'we' is 'ourselves'.

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What is an example of an emphatic use of a reflexive pronoun?

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An emphatic use of a reflexive pronoun: 'I will do it myself!'