Sentence correction

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Sentence correction

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"It is unfortunate that she could not avail of the opportunity to better her prospects."
There is something wrong in this sentence. I feel that a "herself" should be present there after "avail". Am I right? Please help me in this.
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Re: Sentence correction

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Yes, you are correct!
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