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Are these sentences for the strong expression of self-consciousness?

Hello,

Are the following sentences used to the strong expression of self-consciousness?
Could any native speaker give your suggestions or commends?

Thank you for your help.

(1) I interested myself in this book. = (abrdiged version) I am interested in this book.
(The preposition of "in" arranged to tie in with the need to the strong expression of self-consciousness.
So, the "in" must show "attending on / for a purpose of this book" )

(2) Though it is not my problem, I still concern myself with it. = ......I am still concerned with it.
(In the same way, the preposition "with" must show "to be / go with" it)

(3) I oppose myself to nuclear power generation. = I am opposed to nuclear power generation.
(In the same way, the preposition "to" must show reaching as far as a target.)
  

Top answer

I might say: (1) I was absorbed by a good book and lost track of time or time flew by. (2) Although it is not my problem, I still find myself concerned about it. (3) I am totally opposed to nuclear generation.

  • I might say: (1) I was absorbed by a good book and lost track of time or time flew by.
  • (2) Although it is not my problem, I still find myself concerned about it.
  • (3) I am totally opposed to nuclear generation.
  • Thanks
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I might say:
(1) I was absorbed by a good book and lost track of time or time flew by.
(2) Although it is not my problem, I still find myself concerned about it.
(3) I am totally opposed to nuclear generation.
Thanks
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I got lost in a good book.

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