Reflexive Pronouns

A reflexive pronoun is a type of pronoun that is preceded by the adverb, adjective, pronoun, or noun to which it refers, so long as that antecedent is located within the same clause.

In English grammar, a reflexive pronoun indicates that the person who is realizing the action of the verb is also the recipient of the action. While this might seem strange at first glance, the following examples of reflexive pronouns and the accompanying list of reflexive pronouns will help you gain thorough understanding. In fact, you will probably notice that you yourself use reflexive pronouns frequently when speaking or writing.

Examples of Reflexive Pronouns

I was in a hurry, so I washed the car myself.

You’re going to have to drive yourself to school today.

He wanted to impress her, so he baked a cake himself.

Jennifer does chores herself because she doesn’t trust others to do them right.

That car is in a class all by itself.

We don’t have to go out; we can fix dinner ourselves.

You are too young to go out by yourselves.

The actors saved the local theatre money by making costumes themselves.