pronouns reflexive and reciprocal
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IYouSheHe
It
WeYouThey
1. We use reflexive pronouns when the subject and object in a sentence are the same, as in the following examples.
• The baby saw himself/herself in the mirror and laughed.
• If you don't know him, you should introduce yourself.
2. In imperative sentences with reflexive pronouns, use:
Yourself when the subject is singular. Don`t push yourself so hard, Tom.
Yourselves when the subject is plural. Don`t push yourselves so hard, guys.
3. Reflexive pronouns are also used to stress or emphasize a noun, in which case they are most often placed immediately after the noun, as in the following example sentences.
• Money itself can't buy happiness.
• The company president himself made the announcement.
4. The use of "by + reflexive pronoun" signifies that the performer of the action had no help, as in this example sentence.
• She made the dress by herself.
However, "be + reflexive pronoun" means to act or behave in an unusual manner.
• Just be yourself at your interview.
Allow yourself
Amuse yourself
Ask yourself
Avail yourself of
Be hard on yourself
Be Yourself
Blame yourself
Be pleased with yourself
Be proud of yourself
Behave yourself
Cut yourself
Deprive Yourself of
Dry yourself
Imagine yourself
Enjoy yourself Introduce yourself
Felt sorry for yourself
Kill yourself
Forgive yourself
Look at yourself
Prepare yourself
Help yourself
Pride Yourself on
Hurt Yourself
Teach Yourself
Talk to yourself
Take care of yourself
See yourself
Remind yourself
Push yourself
Examples of usage:•Tom and Sara met each other at work.•We all told one another about our jobs.
•Fred and Jane blamed each other Fred and Jane blamed themselves.