Learning reflexive nouns grammar lesson
What will I learn from the lesson learning reflexive nouns?
During this lesson you will learn what reflexive nouns are and how to use them correctly.
This lesson you will learn about what a reflexive noun is and how to use them correctly.
Why use reflexive nouns?
When you need to use a reflexive pronoun you are able to refer back to what the subject of the sentence is or the clause.
How many reflexive pronouns are there?
There are eight reflexive pronouns:
All reflexive pronouns end in "-self" (singular 1) or "-selves" (plural +1).
A list of reflexive nouns
| reflexive pronoun | |
| singular (1) | myself yourself himself, herself, itself |
| plural (+1) | ourselves yourselves themselves |
How to use reflexive nouns and how not too
The following list shows sentences of how not to use reflexive nouns and how to use them correctly.
Non-reflexive |
Reflexive pronouns |
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The underlined words are NOT the same person or thing |
The words in bold are the SAME person or thing |
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Jason saw me. |
I saw myself in the mirror. |
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Why does she blame you? |
Why do you blame yourself? |
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Diana sent him a copy. |
Jason sent himself a copy. |
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Jaoson sent him a copy. |
Max sent himself a copy. |
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My cat hurt the bird. |
My cat hurt itself. |
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We blame you. |
We blame ourselves. |
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Can you help my sister? |
Can you help yourselves? |
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They cannot look after the dogs. |
They cannot look after themselves. |
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