Reflexive pronouns. Grammar lesson.

Reflexive pronouns. Grammar lesson

Підручник Англійська мова, 7 кл., Карпюк О., §7 ст. 199

Reflexive pronouns are used as objects in a sentence when we have the same noun as the subject and the object. They can be either direct or indirect objects. Examples: Rachel saw Rachel in the mirror and was happy with the outfit. (absurd)Rachel saw her in the mirror and was happy with the outfit. (this sentence means that Rachel saw some other person in the mirror.)Rachel saw herself in the mirror and was happy with the outfit. (this is the correct sentence which implies Rachel is both the subject and object. The verb ‘saw’ is done by Rachel and also experienced by Rachel.) Sam cut Sam with a knife. (absurd)Sam cut him with a knife. (this sentence means that Sam has cut some other person.)Sam cut himself with a knife. (this is the correct sentence which implies am is both the subject and object. The verb ‘cut’ is done by Rachel and also experienced by Sam.)

As you can see in the examples, it is quite clear that using and removing a reflexive pronoun can completely change the meaning of a sentence. Taking the name of the noun as both the subject and the object can make the sentence sound silly.

Reflexive pronoun ONESELF At times, we make a general statement or state moral duties. These sentences are meant for everyone. So, in this case we use subject ‘one’ to start the sentence. In this case we can use only reflexive pronoun ‘oneself’ and no other reflexive pronoun!Examples: One cannot lie to himself. (INCORRECT)One cannot lie to oneself. (CORRECT)One should respect not only others, but also themselves. (INCORRECT)One should respect not only others, but also oneself. (CORRECT)

Examples: It is not good to think only of oneself. Finding oneself is the most important thing. Oneself can also be used in general sense when there is no definite subject in the sentence. These are sentences of general advice or moral duties.

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