What is a Reflexive Pronoun?
A reflexive pronoun is used when the object is the same as the subject in a sentence and ends in -self or -selves. These include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Examples of Reflexive Pronouns
Some examples of reflexive pronouns would be the following:
Charlie told himself not to be nervous before giving his speech.
I reminded myself to do laundry before leaving the house.
Lola hurt herself while lifting weights at the gym.
We treated ourselves to ice cream after dinner.
Reflexive Pronouns in Context
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