Question

Select two sentences from Passage 2 that support why President Franklin D. Roosevelt believes “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

“...we face our common difficulties. They concern, thank God, only material things.” (paragraph 11)


"Only a foolish optimist can deny the dark realities of the moment." (paragraph 11)


“Compared with the perils which our forefathers conquered, because they believed and were

not afraid, we have still much to be thankful for.” (paragraph 12)


“Nature still offers her bounty and human efforts have multiplied it.” (paragraph 12)


“Plenty is at our doorstep, but a generous use of it languishes in the very sight of the supply.” (paragraph 12)

Answer 1

The two sentences from Passage 2 that support why President Franklin D. Roosevelt believes “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” include:

1. "Only a foolish optimist can deny the dark realities of the moment." (paragraph 11)

2. not afraid, we have still much to be thankful for.” (paragraph 12)

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