Reflexive Pronouns

1. Read the sentences below.

• I’m taking a picture of myself.

• You’re taking a picture of yourself.
• She’s taking a picture of herself.
• He’s taking a picture of himself.
• The cat stepped on my camera and took a
picture of itself.
• We’re taking pictures of ourselves.
• All of you are taking pictures of yourselves.
• They’re taking pictures of themselves.

2. Write the correct word on the line.

myself
yourself OR yourselves
herself
himself
itself
ourselves
themselves

1. He fell down the stairs and hurt himself.

2. When she sends an important email, she also sends a copy to

herself .

3. The boss told us to give ourselves a 15-minute break every two hours.

4. Wow! You made a lot of cookies. Don’t bring them all to the party.
Keep some for yourself.

5. The children drew beautiful pictures. They were proud of

ourselves .

6. We really enjoyed ourselves at the party.

 7. My grandparents are 95 years old. They need help taking care of
themselves.

8. I usually listen to other people’s advice, but then I trust

myself to make the right decision.

9. You need to be careful with that sharp knife. Don’t cut yourself.

10.The bird thinks the reflection in the window is another bird, but it's really
looking at itself.

11.After she got better, she still had to take the antibiotic for three more days.
She had to remind herself to take it.

12.When I was in Washington, I took a picture of myself in front of the White

House.

13.The sign was confusing, so it’s not surprising that you got lost. Don't blame
yourself for making a wrong turn.

14.She’s teaching herself to play the guitar.

15.When the new neighbors moved in, we knocked on their door and
introduced ourselves.

16.Sometimes he talks to himself while he works.

17.I was angry at myself for forgetting my friend’s birthday.

18.I don’t know what was wrong with my computer. When I turned it off and
then turned it back on, it fixed by myself.

3. Complete the sentences. Then share your writing in a small group.

1. I’m proud of myself when I finised my exams.

2. I get angry at myself when I lost my keys.
3. I enjoy myself when I participate on your party.
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