| Element | USE: 'YOURSELVES', FOR POLITENESS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRONOUNS |
| SubCat | reflexive |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use the plural reflexive pronoun 'yourselves' for politeness. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to you in response to the advertisement published by yourselves in "the Traveller" regarding The Trip of a Lifetime. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese) The question you asked droves me back to my early life. My childhood. Like yourselves I am also living in a busy town, in a busy street. But when I was a little kid I was with my grand parents in Kandy. (Sri Lanka; B1 THRESHOLD; 2010; Singhalese; Pass) Also, it is a great opportunity to improve my sailing skills as training will be provided by yourselves. (Brazil; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; Portuguese; Pass ) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
