Basic Details
Word: Myself
Part of Speech: Pronoun
Meaning: Used by the speaker to refer to themselves, often to add emphasis.
Synonyms: Me, I, my own self
Antonyms: Yourself, others
Idioms and Phrases
- To keep to myself: To be private or not share much with others. Example: "I prefer to keep to myself during break times and read a book."
- Be true to myself: To be honest and authentic in actions and decisions. Example: "I want to be true to myself and follow my dreams, even if they are different from my friends'."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I enjoy spending time by myself because it helps me think clearly.
Example 2: After a long day, I like to treat myself to some ice cream.
Example 3: I remind myself to be brave when facing new challenges.
Fun Fact
The word "myself" is a compound pronoun formed from "my" and "self," showcasing how we refer to our own identity and can be traced back to Old English origins.
Famous Quote
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "myself" mean?
a) Someone else
b) A group of people
c) The speaker referring to their own self
d) An animal
Answer: c) The speaker referring to their own self
2. Which of these is a synonym of "myself"?
a) Yours
b) Me
c) Us
d) They
Answer: b) Me
3. What is the antonym of "myself"?
a) My friend
b) Others
c) Nobody
d) A stranger
Answer: b) Others
4. Which sentence uses "myself" correctly?
a) The cat scratched myself.
b) I made this delicious cake by myself.
c) They will come to myself tomorrow.
d) Please give it to myself.
Answer: b) I made this delicious cake by myself.
5. Which idiom relates to being private?
a) Be true to myself
b) Keep to myself
c) Let yourself go
d) A hard pill to swallow
Answer: b) Keep to myself
