Question

directions: after reading \should friends exchange holiday gifts?\ on pages 2-3 in this issue of choices, answer the comprehension questions below. 1. what reason does prisha give for why friends should exchange holiday gifts? a gifts are a way to show care and appreciation. b gifts are a waste of money. c gifts cause stress and competition. d friends can celebrate without gifts. 2. what is zacharys main argument against exchanging gifts? a he believes its more fun to surprise people. b he thinks spending money on gifts can put pressure on people. c he prefers to receive handmade gifts. d he doesnt like to celebrate holidays. 3. according to the article, what is one non - material way to show appreciation for a friend? a throwing them a big party b spending time together or writing a personal note c buying an expensive item d sharing their social media posts 4. which of the following phrases best describes the tone of prishas written argument? a critical and harsh b funny and sarcastic c thoughtful and sentimental d academic and objective 5. which of the following points do prisha and zachary agree on? a friends should always give expensive gifts. b holidays are only meaningful when gifts are exchanged. c people shouldnt celebrate holidays at all. d gifts can be meaningful even if they dont cost money.

Explanation:

To solve these comprehension questions, we analyze each one based on the article "Should Friends Exchange Holiday Gifts?":

Question 1

Prisha argues for gift - giving as a way to show care. Option A ("Gifts are a way to show care and appreciation") matches this. Options B, C, D are against or irrelevant to her pro - gift - giving stance.

Answer:

A. Gifts are a way to show care and appreciation

Question 2

Zachary is against gift - giving. His argument is about financial pressure. Option B ("He thinks spending money on gifts can put pressure on people") fits. Options A, C, D don't relate to his anti - gift - giving reasoning.