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What type of pronoun is "yourself" in the sentence, "Do it yourself"?

APossessive

BDemonstrative

CReflexive

DInterrogative

Answer:

C. Reflexive

Read Explanation:

  • "Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same, which is the case in "Do it yourself" because "yourself" refers to the same person (you) who is performing the action (doing it).
    • Examples for reflexive - myself, herlself, itself, ourselves etc. 
  • Demonstrative pronouns - this, that, these, those
  • Possessive pronouns show ownership or possession, such as "your," "his," "her," "its," etc.
  • Interrogative: Interrogative pronouns (e.g., who, what, which) are used to ask questions. 

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