Question

Based on Julia's statement, what can we infer about the relationship between her and the person she is giving a gift to?

(A) They are close friends and Julia is grateful for their help with the wedding planning.
(B) They are work colleagues and Julia is giving them a gift as a way to show her appreciation.
(C) They are family members and Julia is giving them a gift to show her love and gratitude.
(D) They are strangers and Julia is giving them a gift as a way to be kind.

Answer 1

Based on Julia's statement, we can infer that they are family members and Julia is giving them a gift to show her love and gratitude.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on Julia's statement, we can infer that option (C) They are family members and Julia is giving them a gift to show her love and gratitude is the most likely answer.

In the passage, it is mentioned that Julia has received news that someone has broken off a love affair and it is likely that this person is the recipient of the gift. Since Shanly, who is concerned about Julia's love affair, has received the news, it suggests that Julia and the recipient are family members.

Furthermore, the act of giving a gift to show love and gratitude is often associated with family relationships, making option (C) the most plausible choice.