Magpies can form friendships with people - here's how by Gisela Kaplan

Question

What is the effect of the author describing magpies' relationships with people as an "investment"? (Paragraph 6)
A. It highlights that the relationships are temporary.
B. It suggests that people benefit from the relationships.
C. It suggests that magpies benefit from the relationships.
D. It highlights that the relationships are more difficult to develop over time.

Answer 1

The effect of the author describing magpies' relationships with people as an "investment" suggests that magpies benefit from the relationships. Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. It suggests that magpies benefit from the relationships.