Let's solve this exercise on
reflexive pronouns and
each other. The goal is to fill in the blanks with the correct reflexive pronoun (e.g., *himself, herself, themselves*) or
each other, depending on the context.
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🔹 Key Rules:
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Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of the sentence are the same person.
- Examples: *I hurt myself*, *She taught herself*.
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Each other is used when two or more people are doing something to or for one another.
- Example: *They helped each other.*
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✔ Let’s go through each sentence:
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1. They repaired their computer _________.
- The subject is "they", and they are repairing *their own* computer.
- So, it's an action done by the subject to themselves → use
themselves.
✔ Answer: *themselves*
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2. Why does Emma always think only about ___________? She is so selfish.
- Emma thinks about *herself* — the subject and object are the same.
- Reflexive pronoun needed →
herself
✔ Answer: *herself*
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3. We had a huge fight yesterday. We don’t talk to ____________.
- Two people (we) are not talking to one another → reciprocal action.
- Use
each other
✔ Answer: *each other*
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4. Little Michael can ride a bike ____________.
- Michael is riding the bike by himself → he does it without help.
- Reflexive pronoun →
himself
✔ Answer: *himself*
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5. The teams are playing hard against ____________.
- Two or more teams are playing against one another → reciprocal action.
- Use
each other
✔ Answer: *each other*
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6. Kelly bought ____________ a new skirt.
- Kelly bought the skirt for *herself* → subject and object are the same.
- Reflexive pronoun →
herself
✔ Answer: *herself*
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7. Andy and Liam always write letters to ____________.
- Two people writing to one another → reciprocal action.
- Use
each other
✔ Answer: *each other*
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8. We know ____________ for a long time.
- "We" know each other → mutual knowledge between people.
- Use
each other
✔ Answer: *each other*
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9. People give ____________ presents during the holidays.
- People give gifts to one another → reciprocal exchange.
- Use
each other
✔ Answer: *each other*
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10. I can't carry these heavy bags ____________. Can you help me?
- The speaker cannot carry the bags by themselves → self-action.
- Reflexive pronoun →
myself
✔ Answer: *myself*
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
themselves
2.
herself
3.
each other
4.
himself
5.
each other
6.
herself
7.
each other
8.
each other
9.
each other
10.
myself
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📝 Summary:
- Use
reflexive pronouns when someone does something to or for
themselves.
- Use
each other when two or more people do something
to or for one another.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation in another language!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reflexive pronouns worksheet pdf.
