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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.
A reflexive pronoun takes the place of a noun for a specific person or thing, 'reflecting' back to its antecedent noun or pronoun.
The reflexive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
Examples:
My father works at night. He usually sleeps through the morning.
- The possessive adjective 'my' takes the place of the noun (name) for the person speaking.
- The personal pronoun 'he' takes the place of the place of the noun 'father'.
- The reflexive pronoun 'himself' reflects back on the noun antecedent 'father'.
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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, such as "he," "she," or "they." A reflexive pronoun is used when the subject of a sentence is the same as the object, like "himself" or "herself," to indicate that the action is being done to the subject.
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What is the reflexive pronoun for Pónganselas?
The reflexive pronoun for "Pónganselas" is "se."
The reflexive form of the pronoun him?
The reflexive pronoun that takes the place of a third person, singular, noun (or pronoun) for a male is himself.Examples:Dad made himself a sandwich.He made himself a sandwich.The pronoun 'him' is an objective, third person, singular personal pronoun. A reflexive pronoun does not normally replace an object noun or pronoun.
What are some questions related in reflexive and intensive pronoun?
What is the difference between a reflexive pronoun and an intensive pronoun? How do reflexive pronouns function in a sentence? Can an intensive pronoun be substituted for a reflexive pronoun? Why do we use reflexive pronouns when the subject and object are the same? Can you give examples of sentences where reflexive pronouns are needed?
Is ourselfs a pronoun?
Ourselfs is not a word.The pronoun "ourselves" is a reflexive pronoun, a word that 'reflects' back to its antecedent.The pronoun "ourselves" is the first person, plural reflexive pronoun.Example: We made ourselvescomfortable while we waited.
Is yours a reflexive pronoun?
No, the word 'yours' is a possessive pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun that belongs to someone or something.The corresponding, second person, reflexive pronoun is yourself.A reflexive pronoun 'reflects' back to its antecedent.Examples:That copy of the memo is yours. (possessive pronoun, takes the place of the noun 'copy' belonging to the person spoken to)You should fix yourself some lunch. (reflexive pronoun, reflects back to the pronoun 'you', the person spoken to)
What is the reflexive pronoun for Pónganselas?
The reflexive pronoun for "Pónganselas" is "se."
What part of speech is the word oneself?
Yourself is a pronoun as it replaces your name.
What kind of pronoun is heself?
"Heself" is a reflexive pronoun. It is a non-standard and archaic form used in some dialects or older texts, where "he" would be the subject pronoun and "himself" would be the reflexive pronoun.
The reflexive form of the pronoun him?
The reflexive pronoun that takes the place of a third person, singular, noun (or pronoun) for a male is himself.Examples:Dad made himself a sandwich.He made himself a sandwich.The pronoun 'him' is an objective, third person, singular personal pronoun. A reflexive pronoun does not normally replace an object noun or pronoun.
What are some questions related in reflexive and intensive pronoun?
What is the difference between a reflexive pronoun and an intensive pronoun? How do reflexive pronouns function in a sentence? Can an intensive pronoun be substituted for a reflexive pronoun? Why do we use reflexive pronouns when the subject and object are the same? Can you give examples of sentences where reflexive pronouns are needed?
Is ourselfs a pronoun?
Ourselfs is not a word.The pronoun "ourselves" is a reflexive pronoun, a word that 'reflects' back to its antecedent.The pronoun "ourselves" is the first person, plural reflexive pronoun.Example: We made ourselvescomfortable while we waited.
What type of pronoun is yourself?
The pronoun 'yourself' is a reflexive pronoun or an intensive pronoun.The pronoun 'yourself' is a second person, singular pronoun.When used as a reflexive pronoun, it 'reflects back' to its antecedent.When used as an intensive pronoun, it emphasizes its antecedent.Examples:Mable, please make yourself comfortable. (reflexive)Mable, I can't believe you made this yourself. (intensive)
What kind of pronoun is itself?
It's called a reflexive pronoun.
What type of noun or pronoun is myself?
Myself is a reflexive pronoun.
What is the pronoun to Jamie hurt himself while cutting the roses?
The pronoun is himself, a reflexive pronoun, which takes the place of the noun Jamie. A reflexive pronoun 'reflects' back to the noun antecedent.
Is yours a reflexive pronoun?
No, the word 'yours' is a possessive pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun that belongs to someone or something.The corresponding, second person, reflexive pronoun is yourself.A reflexive pronoun 'reflects' back to its antecedent.Examples:That copy of the memo is yours. (possessive pronoun, takes the place of the noun 'copy' belonging to the person spoken to)You should fix yourself some lunch. (reflexive pronoun, reflects back to the pronoun 'you', the person spoken to)
What kind of noun or pronoun corresponds with myself?
The kind of noun or pronoun that corresponds with myself is a reflexive pronoun. The personal pronoun that would be used in this case is 'I'. In reflexive form you would say 'myself'.
