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Complete the sentences with reflexive pronouns.1) We built most of the houses ourselves. 2) Helen will be very upset. I’ll have to tell her the news … . 3) The chairman announced the news … . 4) The president … appeared on television. She spoke for about ten minutes. 5) The children did most of the work for the school play... . 6) Are you okay, Harry? Did you hurt … ? 7) David was really embarrassed when he had to go to the job interview with a bandage on his face. He had cut … while he was shaving. 8) Do you ever talk to …? Most people talk to … sometimes. 9) It is important for all of us to have confidence in our own abilities. We need to believe in … . 10) Sarah is self-employed. She doesn’t have a boss. She works for … . 11) There’s plenty of food on the table. Would all of you please simply help … to the food? 12) Brian, don’t blame … for the accident. It wasn’t your fault. You did everything you could to avoid it. 13) I couldn’t believe my good luck! I had to pinch … to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. 14) A newborn puppy can’t make care of … . 15) I know Nicole and Paul have had some bad luck, but it’s time for them to stop feeling sorry for … and get on with their lives. 16) Jane and I ran into someone she knew. I’d never met this person before. I waited for Jane to introduce me, but she forgot her manners. I finally introduced … to Jane’s friend. 17) Did he enjoy … at the party? 18) The dog enjoyed … with the children. 19) One can easily lose … in the wood.
5.2. Complete these sentences with these verbs. Use myself/ yourself, etc. where necessary.
1) Tom cut himself while he was shaving this morning. 2) Jack is growing a beard because he doesn’t like …. 3) Be careful! This pan is very hot. Don’t … . 4) I really … well today – much better than yesterday. 5) They couldn’t get back into the house. They had … out. 6) He climbed out of the pool, picked up a towel and … . 7) It isn’t her fault. She really shouldn’t … . 8) I tried to study but I just couldn’t … . 9) What a stupid fool I am! I could … . 10) Jack and I first … at a party five years ago. 11) The boy was lucky when fell down the stairs. He didn’t … . 12) You’re always rushing about. Why don’t you … more? 13) I’m trying to … Spanish but I’m not making much progress. 14) It was a lovely holiday. We really … very much. 15) He spends most of his time alone, so it’s not surprising that he … . 16) I overslept this morning. I didn’t have time to … or have breakfast. 17) Don’t worry about us. We can … .
5.3. Change the sentences using by myself/ by yourself, etc. 1) It looked extremely heavy. I knew I couldn’t lift it on my own. – It looked extremely heavy. I knew I couldn’t lift it by myself. 2) I went on holiday alone. 3) She hated being in the house on her own. 4) John lives in this house alone. 5) If the rest of you can’t help we’ll have to do it on our own. 6) She went to the cinema alone. 7) You can’t expect them to do everything on their own. 8) When I saw him last he was alone. 9) Mother had to go out to work and leave the children in the house on their own. 10) Don’t go out alone. 11) If there are three of you, you should be able to manage on your own. 12) I had dinner alone today. 13) I hate living on my own. 14) It’s a horror film so children aren’t allowed to see it on their own. 15) John had to walk home on his own. 16) It’s too difficult for me. I can’t do it all on my own.
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