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Positions of Reflexive Pronouns in Sentences in English

Reflexive pronouns may be used:

As the object of a verb.

E.g.

• Meera blames herself for the mistake.

As the object of a preposition.

E.g.

• Stop looking at yourself in the mirror.

As the indirect object of a verb.

E.g. • Tara gave herself a treat.

To emphasise a noun or personal pronoun.

E.g.

• Jane herself baked this delicious cake.

Sources

https://www.languagecouncils.sg/goodenglish/-/media/sgem/document/additional-sgem-resources/pdf/grammar-rules-_-speak-good-english-movement.pdf?la=en