Question

A. There are errors in the use of reflexive and emphatic pronouns in these
sentences. Correct the error and state whether it is a reflexive pronoun or an
emphatic pronoun. One has been done for you.
1. We think of myself as members of the welfare association
We think of ourselves as members of the welfare association. (reflexive)
2. We blamed myself for the accident.
3. I want nothing for himself,
4. The two neighbours are always quarrelling among herself.
5. I credited herself for the win
6. She thinks too much of himself,
7. He themselves lifted the big boulder.
8. Mohit kept the secret to themselves.
9. The cat ourselves cuddled the dog
10. They herself came to invite us.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. we blamed ourselves for the accident (emphatic

2.I want nothing for myself(reflexive

3.The two neighbours are always quarrelling among themselves (reflexive

4.I credited myself for the win (emphatic

5. she thinks too much of herself( reflexive

6. he himself lifted the big boulder( emphatic

7.Mohit kept the secret to himself (reflexive

8.the cat themselves cuddled the dog(emphatic

9. they themselves came to invite us( emphatic