Reflexive pronouns
I. Reflexive pronouns
There is link between the personal pronouns and the possessive adjectives. They are generally formed by adding the word self/selves to the possessive adjectives.
I $\longrightarrow$ my $\longrightarrow$ myself
you $\longrightarrow$ your $\longrightarrow$ yourself
he $\longrightarrow$ him $\longrightarrow$himself
she $\longrightarrow$ her $\longrightarrow$herself
we $\longrightarrow$ our $\longrightarrow$ourselves
you $\longrightarrow$ your $\longrightarrow$yourselves
they $\longrightarrow$ them $\longrightarrow$themselves
- They are generally used to talk about actions happening on the subject itself.
Eg: I blame myself for sitting in this class for the second time.
- By + reflexive pronoun means alone (without any help or company)
Eg: Messi scores this goal by himself
- The reflexive pronoun is used to emphasize a noun.
Eg:
- Ellen herself drives this lorry.
- Celine herself will not do this.