Question

my most valued possession in the entire world is something my grandmother gave to me. its a charm, she purchased it on it. to anyone else, it may not appear to be anything special, but for me it possesses great value and meaning. you see, my grandmother migrated from a different state far away. she purchased the charm when she last came for a visit. we enjoyed several wonderful days together touring all of the sights in my city. we took local excursions to the zoo, the opera house, the city gardens, and the art museum. my grandmother knows that i especially love the museum shops, so naturally we strolled leisurely through them. she noticed the charm and mentioned to me that she would wear one just like it. it was then purchased for me so that we would both wear the same charm. that way, we would feel a little closer together, even when we are apart. which revision will best help maintain consistent voice in the passage? 1. my most valued possession in the entire world is something given to me by my grandmother. 2. the charm was purchased for me when she last came for a visit. 3. several wonderful days were enjoyed by us together while we toured all of the sights in my city. 4. she then purchased it for me so that we would both wear the same charm.

Explanation:

The passage is in first - person narrative. Option 1 starts with "My most valued possession" which is in line with the first - person voice used throughout the passage. Options 2, 3, and 4 use passive voice or change the focus away from the first - person perspective.

Answer:

1. My most valued possession in the entire world is something given to me by my grandmother.