Useful when teaching reflexive pronouns .

1. Reflexive Pronouns By Monica Ampuero

2. A reflexive pronoun is a special kind of pronoun. It is usually used when the object of a sentence is the same as the subject, as you will see below. Each personal pronoun ( I , you , she , etc.) has its own reflexive form. This introduction will explain what the different forms of reflexive pronouns are, and when they are used.

3. Personal Pronoun Reflexive Pronoun I myself you (singular) yourself you (plural) yourselves he himself she herself it itself we ourselves they themselves

4. When to use a reflexive pronoun?

5. Reflexive pronouns are used in three main situations: When the subject and object are the same I hurt myself . The band call themselves "Dire Straits". He shot himself. As the object of a preposition, referring to the subject I bought a present for myself. She did it by herself (=alone). That man is talking to himself. When you want to emphasize the subject I'll do it myself . (No-one else will help me.) They ate all the food themselves . (No-one else had any.)

6. Let's exercise! Any similarity with your teacher is just a coincidence…

7. 1.- John hurt……………while he was fixing his car. 2.- At 2:30, Paul and I went to the cafeteria to buy …………some lunch. 3.- When I saw………..in the mirror, I was horrified- there was red paint on my nose! 4.- I’ll have to help my friend to fill in her form, but I think she can do it by………….. 5.- Judy and her husband own their own company, so they can give …………a holiday any time they want. 6.- Everyone is welcomed to the party, just help………..to sandwiches and snacks!