Can I end a sentence with himself?

Reflexive pronouns are words ending in -self or -selves that are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same (e.g., I believe in myself). The nine English reflexive pronouns are myself, yourself, himself, herself, oneself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

Does himself need a comma?

It’s because it comes to emphasize the noun/pronoun that comes before it. The combo can appear in any place of the sentence and himself/herself/myself/yourself (and their plural forms) should be preceded by a comma.

What is the rule for the comma after herself?

When a reflexive pronoun such as “herself” is used like this, it is not set off with commas. For example, “I myself wouldn’t buy that book.” This makes answer choice C incorrect. Answer choices A and D are also incorrect because they put a single comma between the subject and its verb, which should never happen.

Do you put a comma before a name at the end of a sentence?

The comma rule depicted here is simple: use a comma with the name of a person you are directly addressing. If the name comes first, it is followed by a comma: If the name comes at the end of the sentence, the comma precedes the name: Stop jumping on the beds, boys.

Is it correct to say he himself?

The emphatic pronoun ‘himself’ in the sentence ‘He himself said this’ is added to the subject to emphasize it but it is not an essential part of it and can be omitted without changing the meaning. It is placed after the subject just to emphasize it.

How do you use he himself in a sentence?

He then made the unwise decision to divide his force into three columns, he himself commanding one. So he stood at the bedside, gripping his father’s arm, benumbed by the emotions his father was displaying, the emotions he himself was feeling.

How do you punctuate themselves?

You can use it as a reflexive pronoun. For example, “They, themselves, did not even want to get involved in this project.” You would use ‘they themselves’ to emphasize ‘they’. Not just some, but ALL of ‘them’ were involved.

Do we need to put comma before and?

The word and is a conjunction, and when a conjunction joins two independent clauses, you should use a comma with it. The proper place for the comma is before the conjunction. Therefore, we need a comma before and. Don’t use a comma before and when one of the clauses it’s connecting is a dependent clause.

Do you put a comma after a name in the middle of a sentence?

Commas should sometimes be placed before – and after – names and titles. It all depends on the context. Let’s start with the fact that unless a name or title is the last word(s) in a sentence, it can either be used with no commas at all, OR with a comma both before and after.

Should a comma come after thank you?

This one’s easy: You always need a comma after thank you when you are addressing someone directly. Adding a comma here separates the statement from the name of the person being thanked. This works the same even if you are thanking more than one person: “Thank you, everyone!”

When should I use him himself?

When to Use Himself It refers back to the subject of a sentence or clause, when that subject is a male person or animal. It can be used reflexively (he gave himself a tattoo), or for emphasis (he himself should ring the bell). It can also be used in absolute constructions.

Do you put a comma after the word ‘himself’?

No. I would only use a comma in that situation if I were going to add another clause after “himself.” If not, the sentence is less awkward without the comma. And even further less awkward if you just end it with “King”. The “himself” is redundant and unnecessary.

Do you end a sentence with a comma after King?

If not, the sentence is less awkward without the comma. And even further less awkward if you just end it with “King”. The “himself” is redundant and unnecessary. “Everyone was killed except the King, himself invulnerable to bullet fire and presumably from outer space.”

Is the sentence correct with or without the comma before and?

The sentence is correct with or without the comma before and. (There are a few exceptions that require you to use the Oxford comma in a list, but they are pretty rare.)

Should you use a comma before or after a pause?

Since it really depends on the writer’s intent, there is no hard-and-fast rule when it comes to using a comma before too. Remember that commas often denote a pause, especially when emphasis is intended, so reading the sentence aloud and listening for a pause may be helpful. Your writing, at its best.