Question

Paulette: Oh, thanks for walking Rufus for me.

What is the most likely reason why Paulette is thanking the person she is speaking to?

(A) The person has just given Paulette a gift for her dog, Rufus.
(B) The person has just taken Rufus for a walk.
(C) The person has just adopted Rufus from Paulette.
(D) The person has just groomed Rufus.

Answer 1

Paulette is most likely thanking the person for taking Rufus for a walk.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most likely reason why Paulette is thanking the person she is speaking to is that (B) the person has just taken Rufus for a walk. Paulette expresses her gratitude for the person's act of walking Rufus on her behalf. This implies that the person has done a favor for Paulette by taking care of her dog, which she appreciates.