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Hans51 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Usage of reflexive pronouns and exceptions

We usually use reflexive pronouns when objects are the same as subjects like I love myself, they killed themselves, etc, but I have learned that there are some exceptions with about, behind, beside, on, in front of, etc. like He looked about him, Do you have money on you, etc and I have understood the point. However, I was wondering if we also can apply the rule to usage of "in", and I have tried to find any examples but I failed. So I would like to ask if you have any good examples with which we can explain another exception of usage of reflexive pronouns and the preposition, it? I am sorry about this too ambiguous question, But I really need your help. Thank you so much in advance.
  

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Hans51 another exception of usage of reflexive pronouns and the preposition, it? I think you mean ... and the preposition in , don't you?

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  • Hans51 another exception of usage of reflexive pronouns and the preposition, it?
  • I think you mean ...
  • and the preposition in , don't you?
  • I can't think of any examples that don't use the verb have .
  • After the accident she was taken to the hospital for surgery.
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Hans51another exception of usage of reflexive pronouns and the preposition, it?
I think you mean ... and the preposition in, don't you?

I can't think of any examples that don't use the verb have.

After the accident she was taken to the hospital for surgery. The surgeon found that she had a bullet in her.
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Thank you so much and it was a typoEmotion: embarrassed So "in" also applies to the exception like about, on, in front of, etc? Thank you
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Hans51So "in" also applies to the exception like about, on, in front of,
Whatever you read about it is misleading. It's the whole expression, not just the preposition, that has to be considered when deciding if you're dealing with an exception.

He always talks about himself.
She trusts in herself.

CJ
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