Posts

Reflexive pronoun

Image
What is a reflexive pronoun? A reflexive pronoun is used as an object when the subject of a sentence and its object are the same person or thing. Ex. There are nine types of reflexive pronoun - I - myself, we - ourselves, you - yourself, yourselves, he - himself, she- herself, it -  itself, they - themselves, one - oneself Use reflexive pronoun after  acquit, avail, reconcile,amuse,resign, avenge,exert,apply,adapt, adjust, pride, absent, enjoy. Ex.  The students exert themselves. I pride myself  on being able to work smoothly under pressure too. You should avail yourself of this opportunity. Doesn't use reflexive pronoun after  keep,stop,turn,qualify,bath,move,rest,hide. Note -  if an object comes after these verbs then doesn't use reflexive pronoun. Ex. They enjoyed the party. (Doesn't use reflexive pronoun.) He enjoyed during vacation. ( Use themselves after enjoyed because an object doesn't comes after enjoyed.) He was absent...

Word often confused and misused

Word                   Meaning Accept                       To receive a thing. Except                       Leaving apart. Adopt                      To accept/to take another                                    person's child legally. Adept                       To change accordingly. Adapt                       To change accordingly. Advice(N)                 An opinion Advise (V)                To offer an opinion. Affect(V)          ...