Reflexive Pronouns


Reflexive pronouns also known as mirror pronouns reflect the action of the verb back at the subject.

Myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

Also See:

Reciprocal Pronouns
Impersonal Pronouns
All Pronouns

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Use the correct mirror pronoun to match the subject


He hit himself with the slingshot.
They rescued themselves by selling their house.

Reflexive pronouns can be used to emphasize the subject


He himself finished all that work. (significant)
I myself couldn't believe what you said. (emphasis)

"By" + reflexive pronoun = alone, without help


My sister lives by herself. (on her own / alone).
I prepared the dinner by myself (alone).
I solved the puzzle all by myself. (emphasized)


Some other uses

Did you enjoy yourself at the party? (Did you have fun?)
Please help yourself to some food. ( Go and get whatever you want)

How do you feel yourself?

See Other Pronouns

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