Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correct sentence.

If children spend too much time watching television, they can create health problems for ________.

Options:

oneself

themselves

himself

itself

Correct Answer:

themselves

Explanation:

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correct sentence is:

themselves

The sentence would read: "If children spend too much time watching television, they can create health problems for themselves."

Explanation: The word "themselves" is used to indicate that the children are the ones who can create health problems for their own well-being. It matches the subject of the sentence (children) and is consistent with the plural form. The other options don't fit the context:

  • Oneself: This is a singular pronoun and doesn't match the plural subject "children."

  • Himself: This pronoun is singular and masculine, and it doesn't match the plural subject or the gender-neutral context of the sentence.

  • Itself: This pronoun is used for non-human objects or animals, and it doesn't match the context of children creating health problems.