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Self-words like, myself, herself, itself, ourselves, etc. are used to
reflect the subject of the sentence.
They are called reflexive pronouns.
Ramu hurt himself while playing. [Ramu was hurt]
We use reflexive as the direct object of a verb.
I taught myself to read and write. [direct object]
We also use reflexive pronouns as the indirect object of a verb. It is
usually introduced by a preposition.
I closely looked at myself in the mirror. [indirect object]
Reflexive pronouns can also be used with the verb ‘to be’.
Once her troubles are over, she will be herself again.
Self-words like, myself, herself, itself, yourself, etc. are used for
emphasis instead of reflecting the subject of the sentence. They
are called emphatic pronouns. Emphatic pronouns are usually used
immediately after its antecedent.
The tower itself collapsed all of a sudden.
She herself washed her uniform last Saturday.
C. Fill in the blanks with suitable ‘reflexive’ or ‘emphatic’ pronouns.
1. Children, I’m sure you enjoyed ____________________ at my birthday
party last night.
2. The plan ____________________ was very good, yet it did not work.
3. Your knife is very sharp. You may cut ____________________.
4. We have often made the same mistake ____________________.
5. She is looking very pleased with ____________________. Anything
special?
6. She slipped in the bathroom and hurt ____________________.
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