Set fire

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Which version is correct:

  1. He sets fire to himself;
  2. He sets himself on fire;
  3. He sets fire to him;
  4. He sets him on fire ?

Or just

  1. He burns himself
    ??

Thanks a lot.

2

Unless two people are involved, only these are right:

  1. He sets fire to himself
  2. He sets himself on fire
  3. He burns himself-- This one, however, doesn’t suggest the same meaning; it suggests an unfortunate incident with a frying pan.
3

The first one is right.

set fire to themselves

4

Where did those other suicides come from, Gary? They’re not in the original sentences.

5

sorry. My fault.
I’ll be carefull next time.
Thank you.
so can I make a call with you? My teacher.
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