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I really think the years bring me more beauty.

I really think the years bring me more beauty.

She is right. But, on my opinion, the years got me more

wisdom.

She is right. But, on my opinion, the years got me more

wisdom.

All time’s marks on my face are mine. I want to keep them

because I am proud of them.

All time’s marks on my face are mine. I want to keep them

because I am proud of them.

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The underline words ARE NOT the SAME thing|person.

The underline words ARE the SAME thing|person.

Why does he blame you? Why do you blame yourselves?

My dog hurt the cat. My dog hurt itself.

Susan sent me a copy. Susan sent herself a copy.

Can I help my children? Can I help myself?

IYouSheHe

It

WeYouThey

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Examples of usage:•One has to do all possible to achieve one´s dreams.•Generosity is its own reward. You always get back more than you give.•The earth´s environment is getting worse. They say if we don't’ do anything to avoid it, all of us will die.

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Adjective Pronoun Meaning

Singular *Another pen (is) Another (is) One more in addition to the one(s) already mentioned.

Plural Other pens (are) Others (are) Several more in addition to the one(s) already mentioned.

Singular The other pen (is) The other (is) All that remains from a given number; the rest of a specific group.

Plural The other pens (are) The others (are)

* Another is used as an adjective with expressions of time, money, and distance, even if these expressions contain plural nouns. It means “an additional” in these expressions.

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Each otherOne other

Indicate reciprocical relationshipExample: “We talk to each other every day.”

Every other It gives the idea of “alternate.”Example: “Please, let me hear from you every other week.”

The other It is used in time expressions such the other day, the other morning, the other week…, to refer to the recent past.“I talked with Vanessa the other morning.”

One after the other | one

after another

It expresses the idea that separate actions occur very close in time.“The movies was terrible; consequently, one person after the other went out from the theater before the movie’s end.”

Other than It is usually used after a negative to mean “except.”“Nobody will do a grammar presentation today other than Fabiana.”

In other words

It is used to explain, usually in simpler or clearer terms, the meaning of the preceding sentence(s).“Dark chocolates are rich in antioxidants and phenols, in other words, they are excellent for your health.”

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Do you know Mr. “S”?

He used to be a hero.

His fans called him –

superman because of

his incredible powers.

Now, he looks at

himself, and sees a

super stomach, a super

lazy vision, and a super

stressed life. Today, all

those characteristics are

him, sadly.

Subject pronoun

Object pronoun

Possessive pronoun

Possessive adjective

Reflexive pronoun

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She used to be the

wonderful woman.

Everybody knows

her.

Her fight was against

the villains. But,

nowadays she fights

against her gain of

weight. She does not

recognize herself

anymore. Oh! The

crazy dog? It is hers.

Subject pronoun

Object pronoun

Possessive pronoun

Possessive adjective

Reflexive pronoun

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Do you know them?

The time really

punishes whoever,

doesn´t it? They were

superheroes too, and

with their great power,

force, and flexibility

they protected the

citizens. Unfortunately,

those bodies are really

theirs. They can not

save the world by

themselves anymore.

Subject pronoun

Object pronoun

Possessive pronoun

Possessive adjective

Reflexive pronoun

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Thor says:

“On old times, we had so

much to do that we

didn't have time to take

care of ourselves. No

time to eat, no time to

drink, etc.”

“Now, our priorities are

different. We needs are

different. Today I can say

that this present time is

truly ours. It don’t matter

how we look like.”

Subject pronoun

Object pronoun

Possessive pronoun

Possessive adjective

Reflexive pronoun

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