What’s a Reflexive Verb?

Reflexive verbs have the same subject and object nouns. Some languages have specific rules for constructing reflexive sentences, such as adding a particle or changing the form of the verb or pronoun. In some languages, there are different variations of correct grammar based on subtleties. A sentence using a reflexive verb contains subject and object […]

What’s a reflexive pronoun?

A reflexive pronoun refers to a noun or pronoun in the same clause, with the same subject. English has eight regularly used reflexive pronouns. They can also emphasize the subject or be the object of a preposition. Misuse is common, especially when speakers believe it sounds more sophisticated. A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that […]

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