Element USE: SINGULAR, FOR EMPHASIS
SuperCat PRONOUNS
SubCat reflexive
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use the singular reflexive pronouns 'myself', 'yourself', 'himself' and 'herself' for emphasis.
Corrected Learner Example The best solution will be if you decide yourself what to do. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Polish)

I think it was the director himself who guided the actress through our wonderful school gardens to film the opening scene there. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)

The food was delicious, especially the cake, which Sandra had cooked herself. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Russian)
Uncorrected Learner Example
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