Reflexive Pronouns For beginners

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

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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:

Subject Pronouns	Reflexive Pronouns
I	Myself
You	Yourself
He	Himself
She	Herself
It	Itself
We	Ourselves
You	Yourselves
They	Themselves

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:

Which reflexive pronoun should be used with the subject "Sarah"?

himself

themselves

herself

Sort the following words to form a correct sentence:

told

patient

herself

she

Match each noun with the correct reflexive pronoun.

Tom and Sarah

my mother

Mr. Smith

me and my friends

herself

himself

themselves

ourselves

Complete the sentences with the correct reflexive pronoun.

She looked at

in the mirror.

They introduced

to the teacher.

I enjoyed

at the concert last night.

themselves

herself

myself

itself

Fill in the table with the correct reflexive pronouns for each subject pronoun.

Subject Pronouns	Reflexive Pronouns
I
you (singular)
it
you (plural)
they

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Reflexive Pronouns For beginners

What Are Reflexive Pronouns?

English Reflexive Pronouns

When To Use Reflexive Pronouns

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