Task: Identify and underline the reflexive pronouns in each sentence.
#### Reflexive Pronouns:
Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of a verb refer to the same person or thing. They end in "-self" (singular) or "-selves" (plural). The reflexive pronouns are:
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Myself
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Yourself
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Himself
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Herself
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Itself
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Ourselves
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Themselves
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Solution:
1.
John's friends didn't want to go, so John went biking by himself.
- Reflexive pronoun:
himself
2.
This rental property will soon pay for itself.
- Reflexive pronoun:
itself
3.
Of course I trust myself to do this properly.
- Reflexive pronoun:
myself
4.
Kim and Carlton went to the movies by themselves.
- Reflexive pronoun:
themselves
5.
We really haven't asked ourselves that question.
- Reflexive pronoun:
ourselves
6.
Suit yourself. I am happy with whatever you decide.
- Reflexive pronoun:
yourself
7.
Betty took the bus all by herself.
- Reflexive pronoun:
herself
8.
You won! You should be proud of yourselves.
- Reflexive pronoun:
yourselves
9.
George sometimes talks about himself in the third person.
- Reflexive pronoun:
himself
10.
When my dog does what I want him to do, he's proud of himself.
- Reflexive pronoun:
himself
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Final Answer:
Underline the reflexive pronouns as follows:
1. John's friends didn't want to go, so John went biking by
himself.
2. This rental property will soon pay for
itself.
3. Of course I trust
myself to do this properly.
4. Kim and Carlton went to the movies by
themselves.
5. We really haven't asked
ourselves that question.
6. Suit
yourself. I am happy with whatever you decide.
7. Betty took the bus all by
herself.
8. You won! You should be proud of
yourselves.
9. George sometimes talks about
himself in the third person.
10. When my dog does what I want him to do, he's proud of
himself.
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\text{Underlined reflexive pronouns as shown above.}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of using pronouns correctly worksheet.