Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronoun redirects a sentence or a clause back to the subject, which is also the direct object of that sentence. A reflexive pronoun comes when the subject performs its action upon itself. Here, ‘itself’ is a reflexive pronoun.

Example:

• Since she is her own boss, she gave herself a raise. (Here, ‘herself’ is the direct object of the clause and the same person is the subject)
• She allowed herself more time to get ready.
• The computer restarts itself every night.
• We told ourselves that we were so lucky to be alive.

Definition of Reflexive Pronoun:

A reflexive pronoun comes when the subject and object refer to the same person or thing.

Example:

• I don’t need your help while I can do it myself.
• I cut myself when I was shaving.
• She blames herself for that incident.
• Don’t hurt yourself by playing carelessly.
• We have enjoyed ourselves.
• You boys should make it yourselves.
• Don’t blame yourself for this.
• I love myself more than I love anyone else.
• He spoke to himself in front of the mirror.
• The refrigerator defrosts itself.
• She is ashamed of herself for her deeds.
• She loves to travel herself.
• Sometimes I consult things with myself.
• We can build a good combination ourselves.
• They are doing it themselves.