Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options:
Before my bank interview, I reminded ________ to speak slowly and keep smiling.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → myself
Complete sentence: Before my bank interview, I reminded myself to speak slowly and keep smiling. Here “I” did the reminding, and “I” was also the one reminded.
| Option | Form and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) me | the object form, used when someone else does the action to me | Ma reminded me to carry an umbrella. |
| (2) I | the subject form, used for the doer before the verb | I take the metro to college. |
| (3) mine | means belonging to me | The last slice of pizza is mine. |
| (4) myself (answer) | a reflexive pronoun: used when the doer and the receiver of the action are the same person | I taught myself to play the flute. |