Question

Which of the following sentences is CORRECT?.

• A. One should keep oneself ready for emergency.
• B. One should kept himself or herself ready for emergency
• C. One should be keeping himself ready for emergency
• D. One should keep himself to herself ready for emergency

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Correct Usage of the Reflexive Pronoun "Oneself" 

Step 1: Understanding the Rule

The correct reflexive pronoun for "one" is "oneself", ensuring grammatical correctness.

Step 2: Choosing the Correct Sentence Structure

The correct sentence is:

"One should keep oneself prepared."

Step 3: Eliminating Incorrect Options

• "Should kept" (Option B): Incorrect; "should" is always followed by the base form of the verb.
• "Should be keeping" (Option C): Incorrect; continuous tense is unnecessary in this context.
• "Himself to herself" (Option D): Incorrect; inconsistent pronoun usage.

Final Answer:

Thus, the correct answer is Option A ("One should keep oneself prepared").