Use reflexive pronouns
Key Notes :
| What are Reflexive Pronouns? |
👉 Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same person or thing.
💬 They reflect back to the subject.
📘 Examples:
- I hurt myself.
- She taught herself to play the piano.
- The cat cleaned itself.
| List of Reflexive Pronouns |
| Subject Pronoun | Reflexive Pronoun |
|---|---|
| I | myself 😊 |
| You | yourself 🙋♂️ |
| He | himself 🤴 |
| She | herself 👸 |
| It | itself 🐾 |
| We | ourselves 👨👩👧 |
| You (plural) | yourselves 👬 |
| They | themselves 👩👩👧👦 |
| When Do We Use Reflexive Pronouns? |
🔹 a) When the subject and object are the same person or thing:
Example: He blamed himself for the mistake. 😔
🔹 b) To emphasize the subject (for emphasis):
Example: I made this cake myself! 🎂
🔹 c) With certain verbs and prepositions:
Example: She looked at herself in the mirror. 🪞
| Don’t Use Reflexive Pronouns Incorrectly! |
❌ Incorrect: Myself went to the market.
✅ Correct: I went to the market.
❌ Incorrect: He gave the book to myself.
✅ Correct: He gave the book to me.
| Reflexive vs Emphatic Pronouns |
👉 Reflexive Pronoun – when the action reflects back to the doer.
Example: Riya hurt herself.
👉 Emphatic Pronoun – when used to emphasize the doer.
Example: Riya herself baked the cake. 🎂
| Practice Sentences |
1️⃣ I enjoyed myself at the party. 🎉
2️⃣ They organized the event themselves. 🎪
3️⃣ He cut himself while cooking. 🔪
4️⃣ We painted the room ourselves. 🎨
5️⃣ She prepared for the exam herself. 📚
| Summary Tip: |
🧩 Reflexive pronouns = Subject + self/selves
💬 Always reflect back to the subject!
Let’s practice!🖊️
