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      What are reflexive pronouns in English grammar? Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of a sentence. Learn English reflexive pronouns usage and find out reflexive pronouns types, examples and common mistakes.

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      Reflexive pronouns: He looked at himself A2

      Explanation

      A pronoun is used to replace a noun or noun phrase.
      A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of a sentence. Sometimes, it is used for emphasis.

      subject pronoun + verb + reflexive pronoun

      Example

      He looked at himself in the mirror.
      Do you like to spend time by yourself?
      We should enjoy ourselves.
      Joanna didn't hurt herself when she fell off her bike.

      Common mistakes

      Reflexive pronouns are not used as the subject of a sentence.

      John and myself went camping.

      John and I went camping by ourselves.

      Reflexive pronouns: I wrote it myself. B1

      Explanation

      A reflexive pronoun refers to the subject of a sentence. Sometimes, it is used for emphasis.

      subject pronoun + verb + reflexive pronoun

      Example

      I prefer to keep to myself at social events.
      I wrote the article myself.
      My parents decided to treat themselves to a luxury holiday.
      We're going to enjoy ourselves when we go to Brian's birthday party.

      Common mistakes

      A reflexive pronoun must have an antecedent.

      Prefer to keep to myself at social events.

      I prefer to keep to myself at social events.

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