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English 1b3 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Reflexive pronouns and phrases spoken but perhaps should not be written
A group was wastching the game from the sideline, Andrew and myself included.
I hear the above structure used frequently, but I find two things (underlined & in italics) incorrect with this:
First, I believe myself should only be used reflexively; it should be 'me.'
Second, I think the phrase in italics should read 'including Andrew and me.' If I'm wrong about this one, please explain how the phrase is being used/how'it's functioning.
(I suppose we could also use the cumbersome clause 'A group, two of whom were Andrew and me' was watching...)
Thank you
I hear the above structure used frequently, but I find two things (underlined & in italics) incorrect with this:
First, I believe myself should only be used reflexively; it should be 'me.'
Second, I think the phrase in italics should read 'including Andrew and me.' If I'm wrong about this one, please explain how the phrase is being used/how'it's functioning.
(I suppose we could also use the cumbersome clause 'A group, two of whom were Andrew and me' was watching...)
Thank you
Top answer
You are right. The reflexive pronouns may also be used for emphasis and in a few expressions. I, myself, did the work.
- You are right.
- The reflexive pronouns may also be used for emphasis and in a few expressions.
- I, myself, did the work.
- He saw it himself.
- He did the work by himself.
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You are right. The reflexive pronouns may also be used for emphasis and in a few expressions.
I, myself, did the work.
He saw it himself.
He did the work by himself.
I, myself, did the work.
He saw it himself.
He did the work by himself.
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