Reflexives & Reciprocals

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

Consider two colleagues. They help each other with their projects, but each one also manages their own schedule themselves. Getting these three right transforms your writing from adequate to accurate.

Grammar Reference · Reflexives & Reciprocals

Reflexive pronouns

Used when subject = object. Forms: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves. Example: She managed the project herself.

Possessive determiners

Show belonging: my, your, his, her, its, our, their. Always before a noun. Example: They shared their results with the class.

Each other / one

Reciprocal: action goes both ways. Each other = two people; one another = groups. Example: The teams supported each other.

Common error

They enjoyed themselves. ✓ (reflexive) vs They enjoyed each other's company. ✓ (reciprocal possessive) — different structures, different meanings.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Reflexives & Reciprocals

1.Please introduce to the rest of the team when you arrive.

2.The two directors looked at across the table and smiled.

3.All the volunteers gave up free time to help the community.

4.The children entertained for hours with simple games.

5.The two companies have been competing with for over a decade.

6.She found thinking about the problem even during the weekend.

02Exercise 2 — Find and Correct the Error

find the error · rewrite the sentence

1.The team congratulated theirselves after the successful launch.

2.We enjoyed each other at the company dinner last Friday.

3.He hurt hisself during the training session on Tuesday.

4.The two managers trust each other's without hesitation.

5.She prepared herself for her presentation, but forgot to bring her own notes.

6.The students helped ourself understand the new grammar rule.

7.You and your partner should proofread each other's work before submit it.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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