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    The document outlines 10 rules for using pronouns correctly in sentences: 1) Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject of the verb is also the receiver of the action. 2) Reflexive pronouns cannot be used as the subject of a sentence. 3) The order of singular third-person pronouns is you, he/she, I. 4) The order of plural or unpleasant pronouns is I, you, they.

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    Reflexive Verbs: Acquit, Absent, Avail, Amuse, Avenge, Apply, Adapt, Non Reflexive Verbs: Keep, Stop, Turn, Hide, Rest, Move, Qualify, Bathe

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    Rule 1: When the subject becomes the receiver of the action, then the verb

    becomes reflexive. In case a verb is being used reflexively we use


    reflexive pronouns.
    Example: We enjoyed ourselves during the tour.
    He apply himself to the job.
    Reflexive verbs: Acquit, Absent, Avail, Amuse, Avenge, Apply, Adapt,
    Adjust, Enjoy, Exert, Overreach, Pride, Resign, Revenge.
    Non reflexive verbs: Keep, Stop, Turn, Hide, Rest, Move, Qualify, Bathe.

    Rule 2:Reflexive pronouns can’t be used as the subject of a sentence.


    Example:I cried myself to sleep last night.
    I whistled to myself to calm down.

    Rule 3:When all the three pronouns are used altogether in singular
    number, then we observe following order.
    [231] = [2nd person, 3rd person, 1st person]
    Example:You, jack and I will go for a movie.
    Rule 4: When all the three pronouns are used altogether in plural
    number or if there is confession unpleasant act to be mentioned then
    we observe following order.
    [123] = [1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person]
    Example:I and you will go for a movie.
    You and he are the toppers.

    Rule 5: Possessive case of pronoun will be used according to the first


    subject if the two subjects are joined by the followings.
    As well as, Together with, Along with, Like and not, in addition to,
    Rather than, Except, No less than, nothing but, More than one.
    Example:Rani as well as her husband has returned to her village.
    My sister along with her friends is doing her part of duty.

    Rule 6: Possessive case of pronoun is used according to the nearest


    subject if two subjects are joined by the following
    Either – or, Neither – nor, not only – but also, none-but.
    Example: Neither the lecturer nor the students were in their uniform.
    Not only she but also his brothers are responsible for their damage.
    Rule 7: Pronouns Either, Neither, Each other are used for two persons
    or things. Pronouns anyone, none, one another are used for more than
    two persons or things.
    Example: People love one another unconditionally.
    The two sisters fight each other.
    Anyone from the team is to be appointed as a leader.
    Either of the two men is a dancer.

    Rule 8:
    If the subject of the sentence contains ‘Both’ then it will be followed by
    ‘And’. Also, negatives are avoided with ‘Both’.
    Example:
    Both the girls are not working, [wrong]
    Neither of the girls is working. [correct]
    Both Jack and Tom are singers.
    Rule 9:
    We generally use [who, whom and whose] for person and [which] for
    things. [That] is used persons and things. But, if we refer to choice
    between two or among more than two ‘which’ will be used.
    Example:
    Of the two teams which is the best team?
    Which is your best dress in this shop?

    Rule 10:
    Noun is not used after possessive pronouns.
    Example:
    Ours is a populous restaurant.
    This bike is yours.
    That house is hers.

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