her or herself

[ingilizcecin]

Question 13:
She is too old. She can't look after herself, so she needs someone to look after _____.
A) herself
B) her
C) something
D) hers
E) nothing

The correct answer to the question above is B) her. However, I think "herself" can also be correct. But I am not sure if it has the same meaning.

 

[The Newt]

No, "herself" would be incorrect. The other person won't be looking after herself; she'll be looking after her.

 

[heypresto]

Only B works here, and so the 'correct' answer is correct.

It wouldn't make any sense to use 'herself' instead of 'her', as 'herself' would refer back to the 'someone'.