Reflexive pronouns Exercises in English language

Reflexive pronouns are essential components of English grammar that enhance clarity and precision in our sentences. These pronouns, such as "myself," "yourself," "himself," "herself," "itself," "ourselves," "yourselves," and "themselves," are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same. They help to emphasize that the action of the verb is being performed by the subject on itself. Understanding and correctly using reflexive pronouns can significantly improve your ability to communicate nuanced actions and intentions clearly in both written and spoken English. Mastering reflexive pronouns not only aids in constructing grammatically correct sentences but also enriches your expressive capabilities. For example, saying "She prepared herself for the meeting" provides a different emphasis than simply saying "She prepared for the meeting." Reflexive pronouns can also be used to convey a sense of personal involvement or responsibility, adding depth to your language skills. Engaging with various exercises designed to practice the use of reflexive pronouns will help you internalize their correct application, making your English more fluent and natural.

Exercise 1

<p>1. She looked at *herself* in the mirror (reflexive pronoun for 'she').</p> <p>2. He taught *himself* how to play the guitar (reflexive pronoun for 'he').</p> <p>3. We enjoyed *ourselves* at the party last night (reflexive pronoun for 'we').</p> <p>4. They made *themselves* a delicious dinner (reflexive pronoun for 'they').</p> <p>5. The cat groomed *itself* for hours (reflexive pronoun for 'the cat').</p> <p>6. I hurt *myself* while playing basketball (reflexive pronoun for 'I').</p> <p>7. You should be proud of *yourself* for finishing the project (reflexive pronoun for 'you').</p> <p>8. The children entertained *themselves* with games (reflexive pronoun for 'the children').</p> <p>9. She made *herself* a cup of tea to relax (reflexive pronoun for 'she').</p> <p>10. We must remind *ourselves* to stay focused (reflexive pronoun for 'we').</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. She looked at *herself* in the mirror (reflexive pronoun for 'she').</p> <p>2. The cat cleaned *itself* after playing outside (reflexive pronoun for 'the cat').</p> <p>3. We enjoyed *ourselves* at the party last night (reflexive pronoun for 'we').</p> <p>4. He taught *himself* to play the guitar (reflexive pronoun for 'he').</p> <p>5. They made *themselves* dinner after a long day (reflexive pronoun for 'they').</p> <p>6. You should take better care of *yourself* (reflexive pronoun for 'you').</p> <p>7. The dog found *itself* lost in the park (reflexive pronoun for 'the dog').</p> <p>8. I often remind *myself* to stay positive (reflexive pronoun for 'I').</p> <p>9. She bought *herself* a new dress for the occasion (reflexive pronoun for 'she').</p> <p>10. We should ask *ourselves* what we really want (reflexive pronoun for 'we').</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. She looked at *herself* in the mirror (reflexive pronoun for 'she').</p> <p>2. The cat groomed *itself* after the meal (reflexive pronoun for 'it').</p> <p>3. We taught *ourselves* how to play the guitar (reflexive pronoun for 'we').</p> <p>4. He prides *himself* on his cooking skills (reflexive pronoun for 'he').</p> <p>5. They managed to fix the car *themselves* (reflexive pronoun for 'they').</p> <p>6. I made this cake *myself* (reflexive pronoun for 'I').</p> <p>7. You should take better care of *yourself* (reflexive pronoun for 'you' singular).</p> <p>8. The children entertained *themselves* with the new toys (reflexive pronoun for 'the children').</p> <p>9. She bought *herself* a new dress for the party (reflexive pronoun for 'she').</p> <p>10. We found *ourselves* lost in the forest (reflexive pronoun for 'we').</p>
 

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