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As the object of a verb | ==As the object of a verb== | ||
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As the object of a preposition | ==As the object of a preposition== | ||
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As the indirect object of a verb | ==As the indirect object of a verb== | ||
E.g. • Tara gave herself a treat. | E.g. • Tara gave herself a treat. | ||
To emphasise a noun or personal pronoun | ==To emphasise a noun or personal pronoun== | ||
E.g. | E.g. |
Revision as of 12:55, 29 September 2021
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.