Using the “self” pronouns correctly can be tough! Those are the ones that end in “self” or “selves.” Many speakers and writers use them everywhere, but these pronouns have a very limited grammatical purpose: They’re meant to be mirror image…
Tricky, Troublesome Pronouns
Funny how the rules apply to words, isn’t it? Did you ever wonder how these rules evolved, whatever language you speak and write? Each has its own set, and although some make sense, others might not seem to. In English,…