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Masanori Takaoka Posted 11 years ago
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itself vs themselves

Of all the phenomena of nature, some people have found that one of the greatest mysteries is themselves.

Can 'themselves' be 'itself'?
If so, which is better?
  

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No. 'Themselves' refers to 'people' (plural).

  • No.
  • 'Themselves' refers to 'people' (plural).
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No. 'Themselves' refers to 'people' (plural).

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