Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of the verb are the same person or thing. They show that someone does something to or for themselves.
List of reflexive pronouns:
• The reflexive pronoun for 'I' is myself.
Example: I looked at myself in the mirror.
• The reflexive pronoun for 'you' (singular) is yourself.
Example: You should be proud of yourself.
• The reflexive pronoun for 'he' is himself.
Example: He blamed himself for the mistake.
• The reflexive pronoun for 'she' is herself.
Example: She taught herself Spanish.
• The reflexive pronoun for 'it' is itself.
Example: The dog hurt itself while playing.
• The reflexive pronoun for 'we' is ourselves.
Example: We challenged ourselves to do better.
• The reflexive pronoun for 'you' (plural) is yourselves.
Example: You should all behave yourselves.
• The reflexive pronoun for 'they' is themselves.
Example: They introduced themselves politely.
When do we use them?
1. When the subject and object are the same:
• She hurt herself while skating.
• I taught myself Spanish.
2. After certain verbs (enjoy, teach, hurt, introduce, etc.):
• He introduced himself to the class.
• They enjoyed themselves at the party.
3. To emphasize the subject (for focus or importance):
• I'll do it myself.
• The boss cleaned the office himself.
Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object are the same.
• He looked at himself is correct.
• He looked at him refers to another person, so it's incorrect here.