When Betty met Sue, ..... .

[Freeguy]

When Betty met Sue, ..... .

1. she was a student at Standford
2. sue was a student at Standford
3. she is a student at Standford
4. as Standford she was a student


I'd choose no.1. However the answer key says no.2. Can we use two "Sue"? I think it's redundant! Please correct me if I'm wrong!

Thanks

 

[SlickVic9000]

(Not a Teacher)

They both look correct to me. Also, there should be no "d" in Stanford, assuming we're talking about Stanford University.

 

[Barb_D]

Well... there is ONE d.

The second one avoids ambiguity. With the first one, which one of them as at Stanford?

It it were "When Michael met Sue, she was..." it would be clear because there is only one female antecedent.

 

[Freeguy]

What do you mean there is ONE d Barb? I didn't understand what the correct answer is from your point of view!

Thanks!

 

[Barb_D]

Your original said "Sandford."
Vik said "There should be no d in Sanford."

I was pointing out that Sanford has one D (but not two.)

 

[Freeguy]

So, in you opinion, no.2 is the correct one here. Right?

 

[5jj]

That's what Barb suggested in post #3.