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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Proper Use of Itself
I'm not certain how to properly use ITSELF in this context. Original sentence is - Reading this book itself is a journey. Correct? Or should it be - Reading this book is a journey in itself?
I have never used the word 'itself' in a sentence before, or recall reading it in this manner. I've seen 'in and of itself' and 'in itself', but that's it.
Can anyone help clarify? Thanks.
I have never used the word 'itself' in a sentence before, or recall reading it in this manner. I've seen 'in and of itself' and 'in itself', but that's it.
Can anyone help clarify? Thanks.
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The self -words are sometimes used for emphasis besides their reflexive use. I, myself, don't approve of teenagers smoking. I think that both of your examples are fine.
- The self -words are sometimes used for emphasis besides their reflexive use.
- I, myself, don't approve of teenagers smoking.
- I think that both of your examples are fine.
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The self-words are sometimes used for emphasis besides their reflexive use. I, myself, don't approve of teenagers smoking. I think that both of your examples are fine.
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