UNIT 4 LESSON 2

REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS

 

Use reflexive pronouns to talk about actions where the subject and the object are the same.

Reflexive pronouns are formed by adding the suffixes -selfor -selves to the pronoun.

 

• I cut myself making a bagel.
• He cut himself in the kitchen.
• They bandaged themselves after the accident.
• How did you hurt yourself?

You can also use reflexive pronouns to add emphasis.

 

• I'm not going to help you. Do it yourself.
• The boss asked to speak to me himself. It was then I knew I was in trouble.

INSISTING

 

Sometimes when people injure themselves, they don't want others to make a fuss. They might say things like:

• Don't worry. I'm fine.
• It's not that serious. I don't need to see a doctor.
• Honestly, I can take care of myself.

Despite these reassurances, others may still insist on taking action:

• It's company policy that you go to the emergency room.
• I really must insist that you see a doctor..
• Don't be foolish. You have to take care of that.In the end, the injured person may relent:
• I suppose you're right.
• The boss asked to speak to me himself. It was then I knew I was in trouble.