Q.

Identify the correct pronoun: The boy cried himself to sleep.

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a

Interrogative

b

Indefinite

c

Reflexive

d

Personal

answer is D.

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Pronouns are used as noun substitutes in English grammar. Pronouns are classified into eight types: indefinite, personal, reflexive, possessive, demonstrative, relative, interrogative, and emphatic. In the above line, we can see that the subject's behavior reflects on the subject itself. As a result, this is a case of reflexive pronouns. 'I purchased myself a new ring' is another such scenario. Emphatic pronouns are employed when reflexive pronouns are utilized to emphasize something or someone.

 

 

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