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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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When should I use myself?

Plz whe shouls I use myself?
  

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1-- Use '-self' when the verb action also acts upon the subject of the verb: I hurt myself She saw herself in the mirror. We bought ourselves a new car. 2-- Use '-self' occasionally for emphasis: I myself have never smoked a cigarette.

  • 1-- Use '-self' when the verb action also acts upon the subject of the verb: I hurt myself She saw herself in the mirror.
  • We bought ourselves a new car.
  • 2-- Use '-self' occasionally for emphasis: I myself have never smoked a cigarette.
  • He said he believes her, but he himself never saw the accident.
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1-- Use '-self' when the verb action also acts upon the subject of the verb:

I hurt myself
She saw herself in the mirror.
We bought ourselves a new car.

2-- Use '-self' occasionally for emphasis:

I myself have never smoked a cigarette.
He said he believes her, but he himself never saw the accident.

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