Question

As it is used in line 54, "convey" most nearly means

• A. Transport
• B. Counteract
• C. Exchange
• D. Communicate

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The author says that gift-giver assumes that the more expensive the gift, the stronger will be the gift-recipients feelings of appreciation. Line 54 says - "Perhaps givers believe that bigger (i.e., more expensive) gifts convey stronger signals of thoughtfulness and consideration". 'Convey' here is used to mean communicate or express a thought or an idea.

Thus, option D is the correct answer.