Grammar Reflexive pronouns

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Singular Plural

myself ourselves

yourself yourselves

himself themselves

herself itself

We use reflexive pronouns:

• when the subject and the object of the verb are the same.

She cut herself.

• to emphasise the subject.

I did it myself.

• with a preposition to mean ‘without help’. She raises her children by herself.
b) Use reflexive pronouns to fill in the gaps.

1 Sarah made this sweater.............

2 My brother irons his shirts by.............

3 I cut........... . when I was cooking.

4 Jo and Tim hurt........... . while climbing.

Answer Key
1 herself
2 himself
3 myself
4 themselves