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. This morning i cooked her a meal and cleaned her apartment
C. I often go over to help her with chores
D. she is getting on in years

Answer 1

The euphemism that the author uses to be polite is:

D. she is getting on in years

This phrase is a gentle way of saying that she is aging or becoming older, which can be a sensitive topic.