Question

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

The men were advised to guard them from wild animals by lighting fires all around the camp.

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. all
• C. him
• D. themselves

Answer 1

The correct option is D themselves

Intensive pronounces end in either –self (if it is singular) or –selves (if it is plural). They are myself, ourselves, herself, himself, itself, themselves, yourself, and yourselves. We can use these pronouns to add emphasis to a sentence. Here emphasis is added to the fact that the men should protect none other than their own selves. Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence incorrect.