1. Reread paragraphs 5 and 6 page 3 of “The Necklace”. Underline specific lines that refer to the women’s discussion of the necklace.

What is the best way to correct the following confusing pronoun antecedent?

Amy gave Anne her favorite necklace to wear at her wedding.

A. She gave her favorite necklace to Anne to wear at her wedding.

B. Amy gave Anne Anne's favorite necklace to wear at Anne's wedding.

C. Amy gave her favorite necklace to Anne, the bride, to wear at her wedding.

D. She gave her her favorite necklace to wear at her wedding.

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave this speech on January 6, 1941. At the time, World War II raged in Europe, but the United States wasn't involved. Many Americans didn't want to get involved. Other Americans felt that Hitler must be stopped because he represented a threat to democracy throughout the world.

 

President Roosevelt begins the speech by saying that the United States finds itself at a moment that is "unprecedented, " or never known in its history.

 

...At no previous time has American security been as seriously threatened from without as it is today.