Question 11

The child cried, 'I want to do it myself.'

The appropriate response to complete the child's statement is "myself." This choice reflects the correct reflexive pronoun usage, indicating that the child desires to perform the action independently.

A) Mine

The word "mine" is a possessive pronoun and does not fit the context of the sentence. The child is expressing a desire to perform an action, which requires a reflexive pronoun rather than a possessive form.

B) Me

"Me" is an objective pronoun and is also incorrect in this context. The child's statement requires a reflexive pronoun to indicate that they want to do something by their own efforts, not just to refer to themselves.

C) Myself

"Myself" is the correct reflexive pronoun to use in this sentence. It emphasizes that the child wishes to undertake the action independently, aligning perfectly with the intended meaning of the statement.

D) Me self

"Me self" is an incorrect and non-standard expression. While it may be used informally in some dialects, it does not adhere to standard English grammar rules and does not function as a reflexive pronoun.

Conclusion

The choice "myself" is definitively correct as it appropriately conveys the child's intent to act independently. The other options fail to meet the grammatical requirements of the sentence, either by using incorrect pronoun forms or failing to express the intended reflexive meaning. Thus, "myself" is the only suitable completion for the statement.