Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He made the cake all by _____.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. himself.
Context: The sentence emphasizes that the subject he completed the task independently.
Meaning of the words:
yourself: Refers to the person being addressed; incorrect here.
himself: Refers back to he, indicating he did it independently.
myself: Refers to the speaker; incorrect.
herself: Refers to a female subject; incorrect.
Correct word: himself
Reason: The reflexive pronoun must agree with the subject he and indicates that the action was done independently.
Final Sentence: He made the cake all by himself.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct