Reflexives & Reciprocals

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

Language learners often confuse themselves when they try to use reflexive pronouns. When two colleagues help each other with their projects, the action goes both ways — that is the key difference from a reflexive.

Grammar Reference · Reflexives & Reciprocals

Reflexive pronouns

Used when subject = object. He hurt himself. She introduced herself. They enjoyed themselves.

Each other / one

Mutual action between people. They called each other every day. The group trusted one another.

Possessive determiners

Show ownership: my, your, his, her, its, our, their. Example: Everyone submitted their work on time.

Common error

We enjoyed ourself. ✗ → We enjoyed ourselves. ✓ — plural subject needs plural reflexive

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Reflexives & Reciprocals

1.The two designers complimented on the finished product.

2.I gave ten minutes to read the brief before the meeting started.

3.All the students introduced to the new lecturer.

4.She proved capable of leading a team of twenty people.

5.The three board members barely spoke to during the crisis.

6.You should always believe in even when others doubt you.

02Exercise 2 — Find and Correct the Error

find the error · rewrite the sentence

1.The two siblings have always supported one another's each other decisions.

2.We were very proud of ourself after winning the competition.

3.She finished the project all by her without asking for help.

4.They looked at themselves in surprise when the results were announced.

5.The rivals refused to acknowledge one another presence at the summit.

6.You need to push yourselfs harder if you want to reach the next level.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

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

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