Question

read the following lines from the essay the pleasures of friendship by dr. samuel johnson and answer the question that follows. those who would gladly pass their days together may be separated by the different course of their affairs; and friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short intermissions. what according to the author improves a relationship among two people? short intermissions daily meetings writing long letters giving each other gifts

Explanation:

To answer the question, we analyze the given line from the essay: "friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short intermissions." The phrase "may be increased by short intermissions" indicates that short intermissions improve a relationship. The other options (Daily meetings, Writing long letters, Giving each other gifts) are not mentioned in the relevant line as factors that improve the relationship.

Answer:

A. Short intermissions