Reflexive Pronouns For beginners

In this lesson, beginners will discover English Reflexive Pronouns through simple explanations, clear examples, and engaging exercises.

Reflexive Pronouns in English Grammar
What Are Reflexive Pronouns?What Are Reflexive Pronouns?

What Are Reflexive Pronouns?

Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the clause or sentence. They are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same person or thing.

English Reflexive Pronouns

There are eight reflexive pronouns in English:

Now look at some examples:

Example

I saw myself in the mirror.

She cut herself last night.

We took a picture of ourselves.

When To Use Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of the verb are the same. For example:

Example

Introduce yourself to the new neighbors.

They look at themselves in the mirror.

Quiz:


1.

Which sentence uses the correct reflexive pronoun?

A

I saw yourselves in the mirror.

B

She looked at herself in the mirror.

C

We talked to yourself after class.

D

They helped herself with the project.

2.

Sort the following words to form a correct sentence:

the kitchen
.
myself
i
in
burned
3.

Match each subject with the correct reflexive pronoun

I
we
she
you
yourselves
ourselves
myself
herself
4.

Complete the sentence with the correct reflexive pronoun:

She introduced

to the new students.

I looked at

in the mirror this morning.

He cut

while cooking dinner.

herself
myself
himself
yourself
5.

Fill in the table with the correct reflexive pronouns for each noun:

NounReflexive Pronouns

John

the children

Mary

the dog

me and my family

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