About " reflexive pronounce "
Hi
I can not recognize that when i'm able to use reflexive pronounce ...
For example :
I pour a tea for me
I wanna spend time more for myself ...
Help me
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Answers · 5
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The reflexive pronoun is used when the object and the subject of the sentence are one and the same:
- Ghazal pours a tea for herself.
- He wants more time for himself.
- That poor guy finally did something nice for himself.
- You go right ahead and make yourself at home.
(Note: "Make yourself at home" is a common expression spoken by a host to a guest, inviting them to relax and take their coat off, have a seat, etc.
- Come in. I have to put a few things away in the kitchen; but please, go on into the living room and make yourself at home.)
The reflexive pronoun can also be used for emphasis:
I myself baked this cake. (No one helped me do it.)
Ned closed the shop himself last night. (Usually he has am employee do it.)
I hope this helps. Please ask me if anything is still unclear. :)
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Depending on your tense your first sentence could read:
I poured a cup of tea for myself.
I am going to pour a cup of tea for myself.
I want to spend more time by myself.
I hope that helps. :)
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