Question

Edit the following passages, paying special attention to the pronoun problems.

Answer 1

The goal of animal-rights activists is not just to prevent animal cruelty, as they advocated in earlier times, but also to promote the idea that they have intrinsic value, that they have the right to live. As a result of their efforts, the Public Health Service has revised their policy regarding the treatment of laboratory animals.

Answer 2

i think the problem is "...idea that they have intrinsic value, that they have the right to live..."

Answer 3

but im not sure how to fix it

Answer 4

maybe change it to "...but also to promote the idea that animals have intrinsic value, that they have the right to live"

Answer 5

because if you notice, the "they" in this part refers to the animals whereas the first they in the passage referred to animal-rights activists. Therefore, it seems only right that you put "animals" here, right?

Answer 6

right right right. thx!!!

Answer 7

welcome