Element USE: PLURAL, FOR EMPHASIS
SuperCat PRONOUNS
SubCat reflexive
Lexical Range N/A
Level B2
Cando Can use plural reflexive pronouns for emphasis.
Corrected Learner Example The food is not very good, but sometimes we can prepare something to eat ourselves. (First Certificate in English; B2; Czech)

They patiently explained to me my job even though they were fairly busy themselves. (First Certificate in English; B2; Chinese)

Cars themselves are never dangerous. It depends on us, actually. (First Certificate in English; B2; Japanese)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

Cambridge logo