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Reflexive & reciprocal pronouns

Syllabus topic 17: Reflexive & reciprocal pronouns

Reflexive & reciprocal pronouns. Reflexive pronouns refer back to the same person as the subject; reciprocal pronouns each other/one another describe mutual action.

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Reflexive pronouns refer back to the same person as the subject; reciprocal pronouns each other/one another describe mutual action. By oneself means alone. Emphatic reflexives stress personal involvement, not a separate object.

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Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • They looked at each other across the table. (mutual action)
  • She prepared the meal herself. (without help)
  • We should be proud of ourselves.
  • He was talking to himself, not another person.
  • The neighbours help one another.

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They looked at ___ across the table. (mutual action)

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