Question

i hope you dont mind my telling you a great deal about roberta. the more i observe her, the more i notice all sorts of things about her. for instance, she seems oddly anxious to make other people happy. also, she has the power of silent sympathy. that sounds rather dull, i know, but its not so dull as it sounds. it just means that she is able to know that you are unhappy and to love you extra on that account, without bothering you by telling you all the time how sorry she is for you. which of these is the best summary of this passage? a. the author knows a lot about roberta. this is because the author pays attention to roberta and notices new things about her all the time. b. roberta is a nice girl. she tries her hardest to make other people happy. she feels better when she has made someone else feel good. c. silent sympathy is nicer than it sounds. it is when a person just shows a little extra love without saying over and over how sorry he or she is. d. roberta is a very kind person who likes to make people happy. she also knows how to care for and love a person who needs some sympathy.

Explanation:

The passage focuses on Roberta's qualities like trying to make others happy and being empathetic. Option D sums up her kind - natured and caring personality best.

Answer:

D. Roberta is a very kind person who likes to make people happy. She also knows how to care for and love a person who needs some sympathy.