Which words are not necessary?

Question

1. A pair of ski boots was, to my embarrassment, my undoing.
2. No one not even his brother knew Don well.
3.I refuse my friend to give you any more money.
4. You will get three wishes, not one more.
5. Mrs. Lincoln, who happens to be my aunt, is a teacher.

Answer 1

1. to my embarrassment
2. not even his brother
3. my friend
4. not one more
5. who happens to be

Answer 2

Slappy is correct. I homeschool and the way that I taught my son was to take out the words between the commas. If it still makes sense, then that is the modifying clause and is unnecessary, but can be useful in clarifying the statement.

Answer 3

to my embarrasment, my friend to give you and who happens to be.