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Lesson 10

Preparation

Independence

A lot of people are respected for being
independent.

My mom learned how to knit by herself.
My brother saw himself as his own master.

I tutored myself on Math to get the highest
grade.

You should start rediscovering yourself.

We should all learn to be better than ourselves.

Grammar

* Reflexive pronouns are used when a person or thing acts on itself.
Reflexive pronouns are a subtype of objective pronouns. These include
myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, oneself, ourselves, yourselves, and
themselves.

► John sang himself hoarse.
► Actors speak to themselves to memorize their lines.
► Rachel taught herself how to play the guitar.

Questions Keywords

1. Are you an independent person? herself / himself / myself /
yourself / ourselves
2. Did you teach yourself how to do anything?

3. Can you cook by yourself?
4. Do you like the person that you have become?
5. How do you see yourself five years into the future?

Vocabulary &
Sample Answers Expressions

1. Yes, I think I am independent enough because Respected - the state of being
regarded with honor or esteem.
I live by myself. Independent - not influenced or
2. I taught myself how to draw, but I’m not very controlled by others in matters
of opinion, conduct, etc
good at it.
3. I can cook basic dishes without needing anyone’s

help, but complicated dishes challenged me.
4. Yes, I like who I am now.
5. I see myself as owning a business and having a happy family.

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