The document discusses reflexive pronouns in Portuguese. Reflexive pronouns are used when the speaker is affected by the action they perform, reflecting the verbal action back on the subject. Examples are given of using reflexive pronouns like myself, herself, himself to show an action reflecting back on the subject, such as seeing oneself in the mirror.

1. Reflexive Pronouns
Os Pronomes Reflexivos são usados
quando o falante é "afetado" pela ação
que ele mesmo realiza, ou seja,
refletem a ação verbal no sujeito.

2. I can see myself on the mirror

3. She can see herself on the mirror.

4. Obama can see himself on the mirror

5. What can this dog see on the mirror?
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6. The dog can see itself on the mirror.

10. The children are enjoying themselves

11. Supply the correct reflexive pronouns
in the following.
1. This accident was my fault. I caused it. I
was responsible.
In other words I blamed
_____________ for the accident.
2. Be careful with that sharp knife! You are
going to cut ___________ if you are not
careful.

12. 3. When I walked into the room, the only person I saw
and heard was Joe. In other words, Joe was talking to
____________________ when I walked into the
room.
4. My wife and I have our own business. We don't
have a boss. We work for _____________.
5. No one taught Mr. and Mrs. Hall how to run a
business. They taught _____________________
everything they needed to know about running a small
business.

13. 6. Mr Baker committed suicide. In other words he
killed _______________________.
7. Rebecca has flu. She must rest at home and take
care of ____________________.
8. When we have problems in our lives, we
shouldn't get discouraged and sad. If we
believe in _________________________, we can
accomplish our goals.

14. 9. When we have problems in our lives, we
shouldn't get discouraged and sad. If we
believe in _________________________, we can
accomplish our goals.
10. When I failed to get the job, I was sad ana
jepressed. I felt sorry for ___________.