Question

exchange holiday gifts?
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.

1. 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.

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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:

Question 1

To answer this, we analyze Prisha's stance. The option "Gifts are a way to show care and appreciation" aligns with a positive view of gift - giving for friends, while the other options (B, C, D) are negative or against gift - giving, which does not match Prisha's reason for why friends should exchange gifts.

Zachary's argument against gift - giving. The option "He thinks spending money on gifts can put pressure on people" is a common argument against gift - giving (financial pressure). Option A is about surprise (not against gift - giving), C is about preference for handmade (not an argument against), and D is about not liking holidays (not related to gift - giving argument).

A non - material way to show appreciation. "Spending time together or writing a personal note" are non - material (no cost involved). Throwing a party (A) and buying an expensive item (C) involve resources, and sharing social media posts (D) is not a typical way to show appreciation for a friend as per the context.

Answer:

A. Gifts are a way to show care and appreciation

Question 2