Based on the article, which conclusion can be made by the reader?

A.Grandparents' stories are rarely appreciated by their grandchildren.
B.Written communication can be an effective way for grandparents to bond with distant grandchildren.
C.Telephone conversations are the best method for grandparents to stay connected with grandchildren.
D.Grandparents should avoid showing favoritism to any of their grandchildren.

Which evidence from the text best supports your answer to part A?

Select TWO correct answers
A.During one of my visits I took my, then, three-year-old granddaughter for a stroll. (paragraph 1)
B.Standing there, both of us bent forward peering into the web, I wove a story that transformed the sparkling strands into a carnival and the spider into an acrobat. (paragraph 1)
C.Long distance calls just didn't generate the right ambiance and enough time for the relaxed talking and easy listening that goes naturally with a grandpa story. (paragraph 3)
D.Visits, in either direction were infrequent. (paragraph 3)
E.In my situation, I filled the gap with hand-scribed and, later on, typed stories. (paragraph 4)

1 answer

The correct conclusion based on the article is:

B. Written communication can be an effective way for grandparents to bond with distant grandchildren.

The evidence from the text that best supports this conclusion includes:

E. In my situation, I filled the gap with hand-scribed and, later on, typed stories.
C. Long distance calls just didn't generate the right ambiance and enough time for the relaxed talking and easy listening that goes naturally with a grandpa story.

These selections indicate that the author found written stories an effective means of communication and bonding, especially given the limitations of long-distance calls.