Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct part of speech for the underlined word(s).

We bought new plots for ourselves.

  1. noun

  2. pronoun

  3. conjunction

  4. adverb
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Ourselves' is a reflexive pronoun that refers back to the subject 'we'. Reflexive pronouns end in -self/-selves and are used when the subject and object are the same. It replaces 'for our own benefit'.

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