Reflexive pronouns are used in three main situations:
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�1. When the subject and object are the same.
E.g. I hurt myself.
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�2. As the object of a preposition referring to the subject.
E.g. I bought a present for myself. / The man is talking to himself.
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3. When you want to emphasize the subject.
E.g. I�ll do it myself. / They ate all the food themselves.
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EXERCISES
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Choose the correct form to complete the sentences.
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- The young man cut� while he was learning fencing.
- �Have a nice stay and enjoy .�
- Sometimes famous people try to kill .
- I have been living by� since I went to England.
- After the diving competition, Ann dried� on the towel.
- �You are so weak that you have to force� to eat� said the coach.
- I hope the team supporters behave� after the game.
- We blamed� for what happened during the race.
- Teenagers think they can look after .
- �We always enjoy� when we are together�.
- �Please, Jeff behave ! You are not a little child anymore.�
- He was so in love that he decided to introduce�to her at the party.
- �My mother is worried about my sister because she has been living by� since last month.�
- Mia�s dog looked at� in the mirror and started to bark.
- �I often talk to� when I am alone�, says Mia.
