Ex. 1. Insert a reflexive pronoun where necessary
1. He shaves … every other day. 2. Go and wash …. 3. She washed … quickly and went to prepare breakfast. 4. He likes his wife to dress … well. 5. Behave …! 6. You can’t behave …. 7. The child fell and hurt … badly. 8. The book was ever so interesting that I could not tear … from it. 9. Be careful with the knife, you may cut …. 10. I tried to make … agreeable. 11. He thinks too much of …. 12. Sit down and make … at home. 13. I’m sure they will succeed in the aim they put before …. 14. We established … in a hotel. 15. She was beside … with anger. 16. She looked in the mirror and could not recognize ….
Ex. 2. Complete the sentences using myself/yourself, etc.
1. Be careful! That pan is very hot. Don’t burn …. 2. I want to know you better. Tell me about …. 3. It isn’t her fault. She really shouldn’t blame …. 4. Did you make the dress …? 5. The boy was lucky when he fell down the stairs. He didn’t hurt …. 6. Tom cut … while he was shaving this morning. 7. He spends most of his time alone, so it’s not surprising that he talks to …. 8. Don’t worry about us. We can look after …. 9. Here is the money, go and buy … an ice-cream.
Ex. 3. Complete these sentences, using myself, etc. only where necessary.
1. Tom is growing a beard because he doesn’t like shaving …. 2. The telephone rang while I was taking a shower. I dried … and ran into the room. 3. I tried to study but I just couldn’t make …. 4. Jack and I first met … at a party five years ago. 5. You’re working too much. Why don’t you relax … more? 6. It was a lovely holiday. We really enjoyed … very much. 7. The routine is the same every morning I wash … and have breakfast. 8. I really don’t feel … well today, I’ll stay in bed.
Ex. 4. Complete the following sentences with selves/self or each other.
1. How long you & Nick known …? 2. We write to … every week. 3. He is very selfish. He thinks only of …. 4. They are in love & often look at …. 5. It’s not your fault. You shouldn’t blame …. 6. We haven’t seen … for at least 2 years. 7. Take some money with … if you need it. 8. You’ll need photos of … for your membership cards. 9. Put … in my position & you’ll understand me. 10. I can’t understand why they don’t like …. 11. It’s my problem. I have made a decision …. 12. Be careful, you must be able to defend …. 13. On Valentine’s Day young people give presents to …. 14. I don’t know that you live near …. 15. We haven’t seen … for ages. 16. At Christmas friends often give … presents. 17. I enjoyed … very much at the party. 18. Jack and Jill are very happy together. They love … very much. 19. She has no reason to blame …. 20. I think this poor dog has hurt …. 21. Nora and I don’t see … very often these days. 22. Look at …. Your face is dirty. 23. How long have Tom and Ann known …?
Ex. 5. Complete these sentences using on my own/by myself, etc.
1. She hated being in the house on … . She was afraid to be alone. 2. The box was too heavy for me to lift by … . 3. You can’t expect them to do everything by … . 4. Very young children should not be allowed to go swimming by … . 5. Mothers shouldn’t leave children in the house on … . 6. We’ve often made that mistake by … . 7. Do you like working with other people or do you prefer working by …? 8. If you can’t help we’ll have to do it on … . 9. Learner-drivers are not allowed to drive on … .