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What are the examples of reflexive pronouns in sentence?

Here are some examples of reflexive pronouns in sentences:

Subject and object are the same:

* Myself: I made myself a sandwich.

* Yourself: You should treat yourself to a break.

* Himself: He hurt himself playing soccer.

* Herself: She surprised herself with her singing talent.

* Itself: The cat cleaned itself.

* Ourselves: We built the house ourselves.

* Yourselves: You all should take care of yourselves.

* Themselves: The children played with themselves for hours.

Used for emphasis:

* Myself: I did it myself, not with any help.

* Yourself: You yourself said you wanted to go.

* Himself: He himself admitted the mistake.

* Herself: She herself wrote that article.

* Itself: The book itself was quite boring.

* Ourselves: We ourselves knew the truth all along.

* Yourselves: You yourselves chose this path.

* Themselves: The students themselves organized the event.

Important Note: Reflexive pronouns are used when the action of the verb is reflected back on the subject. They are not used as the object of a preposition unless the subject is also the object of the preposition.

Incorrect: "He gave the book to myself." (Use "me")

Correct: "He gave the book to me."

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