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



 
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'themselves' is an object for the verb 'raise' #1 (permalink) Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:20 am   'themselves' is an object for the verb 'raise'
 

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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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'themselves' is an object for the verb 'raise' #2 (permalink) Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:12 am   'themselves' is an object for the verb 'raise'
 

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

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