Question

The Wong family donated a number of gently loved books and toys to a local shelter.

1. The items were no longer wanted.
2. The items were precious.
3. The items were not new.

Answer 1

Only statement 3 must be true.

- 3 (The items were not new): follows from “gently loved,” which implies they were previously used rather than new.
- 1 (The items were no longer wanted): does not necessarily follow. People donate items for many reasons (to help others, to downsize, to share favorites) and may still have valued them.
- 2 (The items were precious): does not follow. “Gently loved” describes condition, not that the items were precious or of high value.