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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Sentence structure
does it make sense to write a sentence like this:
As discussed with yourself and Mr. Steve Puzio...is the word "yourself" correct ? Thank you.
As discussed with yourself and Mr. Steve Puzio...is the word "yourself" correct ? Thank you.
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You are using a reflexive pronoun in a non-reflexive context. The personal pronoun (you) is preferred here. You can do it yourself.
- You are using a reflexive pronoun in a non-reflexive context.
- The personal pronoun (you) is preferred here.
- You can do it yourself.
- (youself reflects on "you") Regards, A- s
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You are using a reflexive pronoun in a non-reflexive context.
The personal pronoun (you) is preferred here.
You can do it yourself. (youself reflects on "you")
Regards,
A-
The personal pronoun (you) is preferred here.
You can do it yourself. (youself reflects on "you")
Regards,
A-
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The reflexive is sometimes used in this sort of situation as a misguided effort at emphasis. It is a bad idea.
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