Question

Which of the following sentences is CORRECT?

• A. One should keep himself or herself ready for emergency.
• B. No one keeps himself or herself ready for emergency.
• C. One should keep oneself ready for emergency.
• D. One should kept oneself ready for emergency.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Correct Usage of "Oneself" with the Subject "One" 

Step 1: Understanding the Rule

The subject "one" refers to a general person, and when using a reflexive pronoun, it should be "oneself."

Step 2: Applying the Rule

The correct sentence should be:

"One should keep oneself ready for emergency."

Step 3: Eliminating Incorrect Options

• Using "himself/herself" would be incorrect because the subject is "one," not "he" or "she."
• The reflexive pronoun "oneself" correctly matches the subject "one."

Final Answer:

Thus, the correct answer is (C) "One should keep oneself ready for emergency."