'themselves' is an object for the verb 'raise'

[Luisi]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #172 "Reflexive and intensive pronouns", question 9

The bends occurs when divers raise ......... to the surface too quickly.

(a) ourselves
(b) themselves
(c) yourselves
(d) itself

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #172 "Reflexive and intensive pronouns", answer 9

The bends occurs when divers raise themselves to the surface too quickly.

Correct answer: (b) themselves
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why?

Luisi

[Gray]

'themselves' is an object for the verb 'raise'.

Divers don't raise us or others...at least in this sentence.
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[Saneta]

what does ir mean 'bends' in this sentence? if 'angles on the roads' I can't associated it with the rest of the sentence..

many thanks

[Beeesneees]

The bends - the name given to the physical pain and sickness felt by divers if they travel from deep water to the surface too quickly.
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Cheers m' dears!