Ex. 11. (B) Complete these sentences using myself/yourself, etc.
Example: Here is the money, go and buy yourself an ice-cream.
1. Be careful! That pan is very hot. Don't burn_____ .
2. I want to know you better. Tell me about_____ .
3. It isn't her fault. She really shouldn't blame____ .
4. Did you make the dress_____ ?
5. The boy was lucky when he fell down the stairs. He didn't hurt_____ .
6. Tom cut_____ while he was shaving this morning.
7. He spends most of his time alone, so it's not surprising that he talks to.
8. Don't worry about us. We can look after_____ .
213
Ex. 12. (В) Complete these sentences, using myself, etc. only where necessary.
1. Tom is growing a beard because he doesn't like shaving____ .
2. The telephone rang while I was taking a shower. I dried____ and ran into the room.
3. I tried to study but I just couldn't make_____ .
4. Jack and I first met_____ at a party five years ago.
5. You're working too much. Why don't you relax_____ more?
6. It was a lovely holiday. We really enjoyed____ very much.
7. The routine is the same every morning: I wash____ and have breakfast.
Ex. 13. (B) In these sentences you have to write -selves or each other.
Example: Look at yourself. Your face is dirty.
How long have Tom and Ann known each other?
1. At Christmas friends often give_____ presents.
2. I enjoyed_____ very much at the party.
3. Jack and Jill are very happy together. They love_____ very much.
4. She has no reason to blame_____ .
5. I think this poor dog has hurt_____ .
6. Nora and I don't see______ very often these days.
Ex. 14. (B) Complete these sentences using on my own/by myself, etc.
Example: Learner-drivers are not allowed to drive on their own.
1. She hated being in the house on____ . She was afraid to be alone.
2. The box was too heavy for me to lift by______ .
3. You can't expect them to do everything by_____ .
4. Very young children should not be allowed to go swimming by____ .
5. Mothers shouldn't leave children in the house on____ ,
6. We've often made that mistake_____ .
7. Do you like working with other people or do you prefer working by;_____ ?
8. If the rest of you can't help we'll have to do it on______ .
Ex. 15. (B) Finish these sentences, using reflexive pronouns.
Example: If you want a job done well, do it_____ .
If you want a job done well, do it yourself.
1. The chairman announced the news____ .
2. I never do anything until I have checked everything____ .
3. She says John broke the vase, but really she did it_____ .
4. Next year we shall live all by_____ .
5. Did the boys build this boat_____ ?
6. You cannot leave the baby in the house all by____ .
7. We built most of the house_____ .
8. The girl stood at the fire, warming_____ .
9. He made a mistake, then he corrected______ .
10. There can be no doubt that Shakespeare_____ wrote this play.
11. They went swimming, but they didn't enjoy_____ . It was too cold.
12. Pat, stop laughing and behave____ .
214
13. I hope you didn't hurt_____ .
14. What are you doing here? Explain____ !
Ex. 16. (В, С) Translate into English using reflexive pronouns.
1. Он был вне себя от радости. 2. Он увидел это сам. 3. Он не узнал себя в том страшном лице, которое смотрело на него из воды. 4. Она живет одна. 5. Вы поставите себя в очень неловкое положение, если расскажете об этом. 6. Он на себя не похож (look) сегодня. 7. Будьте осторожны, вы можете ушибиться. 8. Он был совершенно один в комнате. 9. Мы представились как корреспонденты вечерней газеты. 10. Вы сделали это совершенно самостоятельно? 11. Возьмите себя в руки. 12. Когда мы приехали, сам губернатор встретил нас в аэропорту. 13. Через несколько минут он снова был самим собой. 14. Девушка шла, тихо напевая. 15. Ведите себя как следует. 16. Они слишком много о себе думают. 17. Вы можете разделить это между собой. 18. Я очень горжусь собой, что нашел выход из этой трудной ситуации. 19. Ты можешь сделать это самостоятельно? 20. Вам не надо приходить самому, можете прислать секретаря.
1.3 DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS