Reflexive pronoun
Please somebody help!
Which one is right in the underlined part, each? and Why?
1.The interns received an orientation to acquaint them/ themselves with the facilities.
2. The interns wanted an orientation to acquaint them/ themselves with the facilities.
Thank you!
Top answer
1. received an orientation to acquaint them with ... 2.
- 1.
- received an orientation to acquaint them with ...
- 2.
- wanted an orientation to acquaint themselves with ...
- In 1 the implied subject of the verb 'acquaint' is someone other than the subject of the main clause ( the interns ).
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1. ... received an orientation to acquaint them with ...
2. ... wanted an orientation to acquaint themselves with ...
In 1 the implied subject of the verb 'acquaint' is someone other than the subject of the main clause (the interns).
... received an orientation such that someone (not the interns) would acquaint them with ...
In 2 the implied su
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