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1. learnenglish.britishcouncil.org › grammar › englishReflexive pronouns | LearnEnglish - British Council

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   We use a reflexive pronoun as a direct object when the object is the same as the subject of the verb: I fell over and hurt myself. Be careful with that knife. You might cut yourself. We can use a reflexive pronoun as direct object with most transitive verbs, but these are the most common:

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   Reflexive Pronouns with Transitive Verbs. When the object of a transitive verb refers to the same person or thing as the subject, a reflexive pronoun must be used. Examples: ∗He walked around the golf course to familiarize himself with it. ∗We walked around to familiarize the children with their new surroundings.. Optional Reflexive ...

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   • What Are The Reflexive Pronouns?
   • What Verbs Do We Use with Reflexive Pronouns?
   • How Do We Use Reflexive Pronouns?
   • Common Errors to Avoid When Using Reflexive Pronouns
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   As mentioned earlier, reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and direct object of the sentence are the same person. In total there are nine reflexive pronouns in the English language. Look at the table to see which reflexive pronoun we use for each subject. All of the reflexive pronouns end inself or selves. Similarly to personal pronouns, re...

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   Transitive verbs are commonly used with reflexive pronouns. Transitive verbs are verbs that take an object such as the phrase she gave mea book. Common transitive verbs that we use with reflexive pronouns are in the table below. Some examples of these in use are in the writing below. I really enjoyed myself at the party last night. He controlled hi...

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   English reflexive pronouns have four key usage types. Here are all of them. 1) When the subject of a sentence is the same as the object pronoun We use reflexive pronouns in this way when the antecedent (which is a word or phrase a pronoun refers back to) refers to the object pronoun, meaning the subject and the object are the same person. Take this...

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   Here are some common errors to watch out for. 1) Do not use the verb relax with any reflexive pronoun The verb relax is intransitive.As we know from before, reflexive pronouns are used mostly with transitive verbs. Sentences such asI relaxed myself at the weekend should therefore simply be I relaxedat the weekend. 2) Confusing yourself and yourselv...

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   Absolutely not! If you want to know more about reflexive pronouns, watch the video below on my channel English with Lucy.

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   May 12, 2020 · When the direct object of a transitive verb is a pronoun, the object form is required. Here is an example of correct usage: The supervisor commended him for his contribution. (direct object of the verb commended .) The transitive verb followed requires the object form her.

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   Jan 12, 2016 · Reflexive pronouns are pronouns that ends in -self or -selves and is usually used in constructions in which the subject and object are the same and can perform three functions in clauses: direct object, indirect object, and prepositional complement. Reflexive pronoun is a grammatical form.

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   Sep 24, 2017 · Of your two suggestions I would have chosen "I can walk by myself!" (otherwise "walk" comes across as a transitive verb). Another alternative would be "I can walk on my own!".

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   Is 'I can walk by myself' a transitive verb?

   • Of your two suggestions I would have chosen "I can walk by myself!" (otherwise "walk" comes across as a transitive verb). Another alternative would be "I can walk on my own!". Thanks for fast reply..!!

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   Can you use themself as a reflexive pronoun?

   • This use is becoming increasingly more common in English grammar and, as English is a living language and constantly evolving, themself may be added as a reflexive pronoun in the near future. Themself may be a reflexive pronoun in the future. What verbs do we use with reflexive pronouns? Transitive verbs are commonly used with reflexive pronouns.

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   What are reflexive pronouns?

   • The reflexive pronouns are: We use a reflexive pronoun as a direct object when the object is the same as the subject of the verb: I fell over and hurt myself. Be careful with that knife. You might cut yourself. We can use a reflexive pronoun as direct object with most transitive verbs, but these are the most common: Be careful!

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   Is 'to walk' a transitive verb?

   • Sometimes, to walk is a transitive verb. For instance, when we say 'John walks the dog', 'walks' is a transitive verb with 'dog' as the direct object. However, it is also an intransitive verb, meaning 'to move oneself using legs'. The passage below discusses this in more detail.

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   Can reflexive pronouns be removed without rendering a sentence grammatically incorrect?

   • Reflexive pronouns perform three functions — direct object, indirect object, and prepositional complement — and cannot be removed without rendering a sentence grammatically incorrect. Reflexive Pronouns as Direct Objects The first grammatical function performed by the reflexive pronoun is the direct object.

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   Can a reflexive pronoun be a direct object?

   • We can use a reflexive pronoun as direct object with most transitive verbs, but these are the most common: Be careful! We do not use a reflexive pronoun after verbs which describe things people usually do for themselves: He washed in cold water. He always shaved before going out in the evening. Michael dressed and got ready for the party.

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8. bigwords101.com › 2022 › blogThe Correct Use of “Myself” — bigwords101

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   Generally speaking, you use myself when the subject of the sentence is I. Likewise, you use the other pronouns that end in – self if the pronoun matches the subject. These sentences are correct: He went to the beach by himself. The queen herself is coming for dinner. The baby is learning to walk by herself. Simple.