differences between “herself” and “her own self” in my English composition, I wrote "...but it was more like a question for her own self..." and the teacher said "herself" will just be fine and "her o

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differences between “herself” and “her own self” in my English composition, I wrote "...but it was more like a question for her own self..." and the teacher said "herself" will just be fine and "her own self" sounds a little Chinglish. Is it really so? thanks you so much for your help!

23 окт. 2018 г., 9:10

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I have never heard "her own self" or "his own self" in my life.

23 октября 2018 г.

thank you all!

24 октября 2018 г.

"Herself" is a reflexive or intensive personal pronoun. Here is more information: https://www.ef.com/english-resources/english-grammar/pronouns/

23 октября 2018 г.

If you use formal language, only herself is correct.

23 октября 2018 г.

Both are correct, however using ,,her own self,, is making it seem more personal, most english speakers wont go that far in normal day to day conversations （*´▽｀*）

23 октября 2018 г.

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