Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Survival of mankind __________is in danger due to pollution.
The correct answer is itself.
The sentence refers to the survival of mankind as a collective entity. "Mankind" is a singular collective noun referring to the entire human race. Since mankind is a collective noun, it requires a reflexive pronoun that reflects back upon a singular subject. Therefore, "itself" is the grammatically correct choice.
The other options are incorrect because:
- himself: Refers to a singular male.
- herself: Refers to a singular female.
- yourself: Refers to the person being addressed directly.
The sentence is correctly completed as: "Survival of mankind itself is in danger due to pollution."
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