Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct. People often believe ______ to be morally superior to their friends.

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Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct. People often believe ______ to be morally superior to their friends.

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D Rationale: People often believe themselves to be morally superior to their friends.

The term "themselves" is the appropriate reflexive pronoun for the plural noun "people." Reflexive pronouns must match the subject in number and gender, and "themselves" correctly refers back to "people." The word "oneself" is singular and does not align with the plural subject. "Themself" is a modern, nonstandard variation primarily used in singular they constructions and is considered informal. "Theirselves" is incorrect as it is a nonstandard variation that lacks recognition in formal English grammar.

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Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct. People often believe ______ to be morally superior to their friends.

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