How to Use Reflexive?

We often use reflexive pronouns when the subject and the object of the verb refer to the same person or thing:
  1. He cut himself on the broken glass.
  2. She made herself a cup of tea and sat down in front of the television.
  3. Parents often blame themselves for the way their children behave.

How do we use the reflexive pronouns?

Reflexive pronouns are words like myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves and themselves. They refer back to a person or thing. We often use reflexive pronouns when the subject and the object of a verb are the same. I cut myself when I was making dinner last night.

How do you use reflexive in a sentence?

Examples of reflexive in a Sentence

Adjective In “I hurt myself,” the verb “hurt” is reflexive. In the sentence “We forced ourselves to finish the assignment,” the word “ourselves” is a reflexive pronoun.

Robert Thorne

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Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

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