Reflexive pronouns are crucial for expressing when the subject and object of a sentence are the same. They are widely used in daily communication, adding clarity and precision to our speech and writing. In English, the reflexive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves. Practicing their exercises reinforces proper application and helps avoid errors. Through practice, learners can grasp agreement in number and gender, refine their sentence structure, and identify situations requiring reflexive pronouns. Exercises also help differentiate between reflexive and regular pronouns, ensuring the right choice every time.
A- fill in the blanks with the correct reflexive pronouns
1 – I finished the report by [myself].
2 – He reminded [himself] to stay calm.
3 – You should take care of [yourself].
4 – I bought [myself] a new book.
5 – They introduced [themselves] to the new neighbors.
6 – She prepared [herself] for the big exam.
7 – The students organized the event [themselves].
8 – I will handle the situation [myself].
9 – The man blamed [himself] for the accident.
10 – You [yourself] said this was the best plan.
11 – The children cleaned the classroom [themselves].
12 – We painted the house [ourselves] last summer.
13 – The cat opened the gate [itself] somehow.
14 – She excused [herself] from the meeting early.
15 – My father made [himself] a cup of tea.
16 – You can prepare [yourself] for the interview.
17 – The girl enjoyed [herself] at the concert.
18 – He rewarded [himself] with a vacation.
19 – The parrot saw [itself] in the mirror and got startled.
20 – I taught [myself] to play the guitar.
B- write the correct reflexive pronouns
1 – I : [myself].
2 – the boy : [himself].
3 – we : [ourselves].
4 – The group : [themselves].
5 – The girl : [herself].
6 – you : [yourself | yourselves].
7 – The dog : [itself].
8 – The students : [themselves].
9 – The teacher : [himself | herself].
10 – It : [itself].