Write each pronoun and identify it's antecedent if it has one.
5. A frustrated fan might well ask himself or herself why this happens.
6. The best way to find out is to ask the ticket sellers themselves.
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First find the pronouns.
Let's break down the sentences and identify the pronouns and their antecedents (if there are any).
5. A frustrated fan might well ask himself or herself why this happens.
- Pronouns: himself, herself
- Antecedent: frustrated fan
In this sentence, two pronouns are used: "himself" and "herself". They are both reflexive pronouns, which refer back to the subject of the sentence. In this case, the subject is "a frustrated fan". So, "himself" refers to a male fan, and "herself" refers to a female fan.
6. The best way to find out is to ask the ticket sellers themselves.
- Pronoun: themselves
- Antecedent: ticket sellers
In this sentence, the pronoun "themselves" is used. It is a reflexive pronoun and refers back to the subject of the sentence, which is "the ticket sellers". So, "themselves" indicates that the ticket sellers themselves should be asked.
To identify the pronouns and their antecedents, you need to understand the context of the sentence and determine which noun the pronoun is referring back to.