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1. Eric talked himself into taking a job that he really did
not want.
2. Isabella decided to do the job herself.
3. The mayor himself took the children on a tour of City
Hall.
4. Donald decided to buy himself a birthday present—a
new computer.
5. I know that the store is closing because the owner
himself told me.
Problems with Intensive and
Reflexive Pronouns
Intensive and reflexive pronouns are often used incorrectly in
compound subjects or objects. Look at the following examples.
Grammar Alert!
The -self pronouns are never used as subjects.
Checking for Correct Use of Intensive and
Reflexive Pronouns
Esteban and myself fixed the leaky pipe with duct tape.
