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C1 · Word order

The reflexive pronoun and its place

Where zich and zichzelf stand in a formal sentence.

  1. The committee was aware of the risk.
  2. The director blamed himself for the error.
  3. The organisation prides itself on its independence.
  4. The applicants excused themselves for the delay.
  5. The board congratulated itself on the result.
  6. He avowed himself innocent.
  7. The municipality has set itself a target.
  8. The union is preparing itself for negotiations.
  9. The chair excused herself from the debate.
  10. The board has committed itself to a new deadline.
  11. The delegate assured himself of the support.
  12. The applicant represented herself before the committee.