This word search focuses on vocabulary related to self-care and grooming routines. The words highlight different actions individuals perform to maintain hygiene and appearance, such as brushing hair, shaving, and dressing. Some words are reflexive, like “comb herself” or “tie herself,” and others apply more generally to group activities, like “clean yourselves.” Students will enjoy […]
This worksheet introduces vocabulary tied to minor accidents or mishaps, such as cutting, burning, or tripping. These words are commonly encountered when discussing safety or first aid. The list includes a variety of reflexive pronouns and verb forms that help students understand how accidents happen to oneself or others. It’s a great way to discuss […]
This puzzle centers around vocabulary that represents thoughts, feelings, and introspective actions. The words include both positive and negative internal reflections like “love herself,” “blame myself,” or “hate yourself.” These terms support social-emotional learning and encourage students to think about self-perception and emotional vocabulary. It’s a thoughtful way to mix language and emotional intelligence. This […]
The focus here is on independent learning and personal productivity. Words like “test myself,” “teach himself,” and “write myself” reinforce actions students might take when working alone or learning new things. These words are especially great for reinforcing a sense of responsibility and learning autonomy. It provides an academic and self-discipline context to the verbs. […]
This word search features reflexive actions that animals might perform, such as “lick itself,” “groom itself,” or “sniff itself.” These words mirror natural animal behaviors and encourage students to think about actions animals do to care for or react to themselves. It’s a great introduction to both animal science vocabulary and reflexive grammar. By solving […]
This word search focuses on heroic and protective actions like “save himself,” “shield herself,” and “stand ourselves.” The vocabulary evokes strength, bravery, and personal defense. These verbs reflect bold and confident behavior, often associated with action or fantasy scenarios. It’s an excellent worksheet for teaching assertiveness, protection, and positive agency in language. This worksheet enhances […]
This worksheet highlights vocabulary tied to self-reflection and observation. Students will find terms like “watch yourself,” “scan yourselves,” and “face yourself.” The words suggest looking at oneself, either literally in a mirror or metaphorically through introspection. It’s an ideal word search for reinforcing both visual and cognitive awareness. Working on this word search strengthens students’ […]
This mischievous-themed puzzle includes vocabulary tied to playful, sneaky, or tricky behaviors. Words like “fool himself,” “scare itself,” and “prank ourselves” highlight actions often found in storytelling, comedy, or fictional mischief. These words help students explore language around humor, deception, and creativity. This worksheet enhances vocabulary linked to emotions and behavior, helping students learn nuanced […]
This group-focused word search includes vocabulary emphasizing collaboration, teaching, and helping. Words such as “help ourselves,” “lead myself,” and “train ourselves” reflect group learning and mutual growth. It’s a perfect fit for classroom activities that highlight teamwork and shared learning responsibilities. This puzzle promotes vocabulary used in leadership, cooperation, and group learning. It encourages correct […]
This worksheet explores vocabulary related to calmness, control, and readiness. Words like “center myself,” “brace herself,” and “focus themselves” reflect mindfulness and regulation. The words tie into instructional use, making it ideal for a calm-down corner, mindfulness moment, or self-regulation lesson. This activity supports language around emotional regulation and readiness. It introduces students to language […]
If you’ve ever caught yourself talking to yourself-congrats, you’re already halfway to mastering reflexive pronouns. Welcome to a word search collection, where words like myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves are hiding in plain sight-just waiting for you to find them… yourself. These printable puzzles aren’t just free-they’re freakishly fun and sneakily educational, designed to make grammar lovers, students, and curious minds laugh, learn, and loop back for more.
Each word search in this grammar-loving lineup focuses solely on reflexive pronouns-those quirky little words that turn the subject back on itself. These aren’t just any old puzzles thrown together with a few words and a prayer. No sir. These grids are handcrafted to help learners recognize, reinforce, and remember the role reflexive pronouns play in real-life language. It’s like grammar yoga-flexible, focused, and surprisingly satisfying.
These worksheets are fantastic for classrooms, homeschool setups, tutoring sessions, or a solo brain-flexing break between YouTube rabbit holes. Plus, they come with the best bonus of all-they’re totally free to download and print. You don’t need to sign up, log in, or sacrifice your email address to the grammar gods. Just click, print, and get solving.
Reflexive pronouns are those cool little words that show the subject of the sentence is doing something to itself. Think of them as language’s way of turning a mirror on your grammar. You don’t just wash your hands-you wash yourself. You didn’t bake that cake for someone else-you baked it yourself. It’s grammar with a little flair and a lot of function.
Here’s the whole reflexive crew:
Myself
Yourself
Himself / Herself / Itself
Ourselves / Yourselves / Themselves
These pronouns always reflect back to the subject of the sentence. You can’t just toss them in randomly-they follow clear rules. For example:
“I made this sandwich myself.”
“He hurt himself playing basketball.”
“We taught ourselves how to juggle.”
Notice the pattern? Each reflexive pronoun refers to someone already doing the action in the sentence. Without them, the meaning either falls apart or turns into something awkward. Saying “She looked at her” could mean anything-but “She looked at herself”? Now we know she’s admiring her reflection, probably with dramatic music playing in the background.
Reflexive pronouns are especially helpful in clarifying who’s doing what to whom (or themselves) in a sentence. They add precision and make writing smoother. They’re also a huge deal in ESL (English as a Second Language) learning, helping students distinguish between direct actions and actions turned inward.
And let’s be honest-they’re just plain fun to use. There’s a weirdly satisfying sense of accomplishment in saying, “I cleaned the whole house myself,” especially when someone else was supposed to help.
These puzzles provide a fun, engaging way to internalize these essential building blocks of English grammar. Print out a few for group games, pop quizzes, or solo challenges. Try spotting all the reflexive pronouns in under five minutes-or turn it into a race with a friend. It’s grammar practice, but it feels like a game show.
Think reflexive pronouns are just grammar glue? Think again. These words have history, complexity, and a few surprises that might just blow your language-loving mind. Here are five fun facts that make reflexive pronouns a lot cooler than you thought.
1. Reflexive pronouns didn’t always exist in modern form.
In Old English, reflexive pronouns weren’t a thing. People would just double up words like “him” and “self” to get the point across. Over time, “him self” evolved into “himself,” and eventually, the full lineup of reflexive pronouns was born. Language: the original glow-up.
2. “Myself” is often misused-and it drives grammar nerds bananas.
People often use “myself” to sound formal, but grammatically, it only works if it reflects back to “I.” Saying “Please contact myself” might sound fancy, but it’s actually incorrect. You’re supposed to say “Please contact me.” Reflexive pronouns aren’t just for showing off-they have rules, people!
3. Some reflexive pronouns are doing double duty.
Reflexive pronouns don’t just reflect-they can also add emphasis.
“I’ll do it myself.”
That’s not just reflexive-it’s emphatic. You’re making a point. You’re not just doing it. You’re doing it with flair, possibly while glaring at someone else who should be helping.
4. Not all languages have separate reflexive pronouns.
In Spanish, for example, reflexive actions are handled with verb endings and little words like “se.” In Russian and German, reflexivity is baked right into the grammar. English actually makes things easy by giving these words their own form-and puzzles like these help learners see them in action.
5. Kids learn reflexive pronouns later than others.
While little ones pick up personal pronouns like “me” and “you” quickly, reflexive pronouns come later. They require a more advanced understanding of sentence structure and self-reference. So if your young learner is starting to understand “himself” and “themselves,” give yourself a high five-you’re doing great.
