My aunt needs some extra help. She is getting on in years. I often go over to help her with chores. This morning I cooked her a meal and cleaned her apartment

Question

. Which is a euphemism that the author uses to be polite?

A. My aunt needs some extra help.
B. I often go over to help her with chores.
C. She is getting on in years.
D. This morning I cooked her a meal and cleaned her apartment.

Answer 1

The euphemism used to be polite in the context provided is:

C. She is getting on in years.

This phrase is often used as a gentle way to refer to someone's age or the fact that they are aging, rather than stating it more directly.