Each Other vs. Themselves - English Grammar Exercise

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What is the difference between each other and themselves? Practice your grammar with this free English grammar exercise. Read the following sentences and choose when to use each other or themselves.

Question 1:

They were asked to describe _______. They didn't know much about one another, so they stayed silent for a while.

A) each other

B) themselves

1 b

Question 2:

After playing volleyball on the beach, they washed _______ in the separated showers to get rid of the sand.

A) each other

B) themselves

1 b

Question 3:

After the big argument, they didn't speak to _______ for a month. What a pity.

A) each other

B) themselves

1 b

Question 4:

I'm pretty sure Lucy and Linda are jealous of _______. Just look at their sour faces. It's hilarious.

A) each other

B) themselves

1 b

Question 5:

My children like to spend time alone, but when it comes to learning, they help _______ a lot.

A) each other

B) themselves

1 b

Question 6:

Look at them! Aren't they twins? They resemble _______ a lot.

A) each other

B) themselves

1 b

Question 7:

What drugs are described to patients with migraines and what can they do besides taking the drugs to help _______?

A) each other

B) themselves

1 b

Question 8:

For people, to be _______ in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. (by R. W. Emerson, edited)

A) each other

B) themselves

1 b

Question 9:

To demonstrate a friendship, some people buy presents to _______. I don't really support that idea.

A) each other

B) themselves

1 b

Question 10:

I follow only the celebrities who somehow commit _______ to good things, such as helping sick children, elderly people or doing something for our environment.

A) each other

B) themselves

1 b