Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. We will complete the project _________ without external help.

• A. oneself
• B. ourselves
• C. itself
• D. themselves

Answer 1

Answer:

B. ourselves

• This question tests the knowledge of Reflexive Pronouns (and their use as Emphatic Pronouns). A reflexive pronoun must always match the subject of the sentence. The Subject is "We": Since the sentence starts with "We" (first-person plural), the corresponding pronoun must be "ourselves." The Function: Here, "ourselves" is used to emphasize that the group (We) is doing the work alone, without any outside assistance. Oneself: This is used for a generic, unnamed person (e.g., "One must take care of oneself"). It does not match the specific subject "We." Itself: This is used for singular objects or animals (e.g., "The cat cleaned itself"). Themselves: This is used for the third-person plural subject "They" (e.g., "They finished the project themselves").