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1 pointSelect the correct pronoun.   The bus came to a halt by _________.HimselfItself

Question

Select the correct pronoun.

The bus came to a halt by _________.

  • Himself
  • Itself
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Solution

Break Down the Problem

  1. Identify the subject and object of the sentence.
  2. Determine the correct pronoun based on grammatical rules.

Relevant Concepts

  • Reflexive Pronouns: "Himself" is a reflexive pronoun used when the subject and object are the same.
  • Itself: This pronoun refers to non-human subjects.

Analysis and Detail

  1. The subject of the sentence is "the bus," which is a non-human subject.
  2. Since "the bus" is the subject and does not refer back to a person, we need to use "itself."

Verify and Summarize

  • The correct pronoun must match the subject's nature. Since "the bus" is an object and does not refer to a person, "itself" is appropriate.

Final Answer

The correct pronoun is Itself.

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