Reflexive Pronouns

Introduction

A reflexive pronoun is a type of pronoun that is preceded by the adverb, adjective, pronoun,

or noun to which it refers, so long as that antecedent is located within the same clause.
In English grammar, a reflexive pronoun indicates that the person who is realizing the action of the
verb is also the recipient of the action. While this might seem strange at first glance, the following
examples of reflexive pronouns and the accompanying list of reflexive pronouns will help you gain
thorough understanding. In fact, you will probably notice that you yourself use reflexive pronouns
frequently when speaking or writing.
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Subjective Objective Reflexive

I me myself
we us ourselves
you you Yourself/ yourselves
he him himself
she her herself
it it itself
they them themselves

Sentences

EXAMPLES OF REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS

In the following examples of reflexive pronouns, the reflexive pronoun in each sentence is
italicized.
I was in a hurry, so I washed the car myself.
You’re going to have to drive yourself to school today.
He wanted to impress her, so he baked a cake himself.
Jennifer does chores herself because she doesn’t trust others to do them right.
That car is in a class all by itself.

PRACTICE: Complete the sentences using

myself/yourself/himself/herself/itself/ourselves/yourselves/themselves:

REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS LIST

As you read through the following list of reflexive pronouns, consider ways to use them in sentences
like the ones in the preceding section.
myself   yourself   herself   himself   itself   yourselves   ourselves   themselves  

Sue’s children are too young to look after_____

An elephant hurt_____ when it tried to get out of the zoo yesterday.
I couldn’t borrow my mother’s car last night because she was using it_____
I don’t need any help. I can take care of_____
Mr. Woods fell over and hurt _____when he was running for a bus.
Would you all like to help_____ to sandwiches and cakes?
Sarah and I didn’t really enjoy_____ at the disco last night?
I taught_____ to play the guitar; I’ve never had lessons.

PRACTICE: Complete each sentence using by a reflexive pronoun:

Nobody, I went_____
Since the old lady’s husband died, she’s been living_____
Did someone help you move all the furniture, or did you do it all_____
They need some help; they can’t manage_____
The dog opened the door_____

PRACTICE: Complete the sentences using a reflexive pronoun:

I didn’t buy that cake from the shop. I made it_____

Who built your swimming pool for you? Nobody. We built it_____
Did someone phone the doctor for you? Or did you phone him_____
Who told you they were moving? They told me_____
Who repaired the bicycle for you? Nobody. I repaired it_____
Who bought that sweater? Sally made it_____
Did Brian have his hair cut by a hairdresser? No. He cut_____
Do you want me to post that letter for you? No, I’ll_____
Who told you that Linda was getting married? Linda told_____
Amber did not join any music class. She learnt the piano_____