Question

which detail from the excerpt helps the reader infer that the author’s grandfather has a close relationship with his daughter? i wasnt watching that night, but my grandfather was. he knew that my mom, a former high school gymnast, would be interested in seeing the event, so he taped it for her. when he gave her the tape a few days later, my busy mom thanked him, then laid the tape aside and promptly forgot about it.

Explanation:

The key detail shows the grandfather pays attention to his daughter's interests and acts on them, which indicates a close, caring relationship. He knows she (a former gymnast) would care about the event and tapes it specifically for her.

Answer:

The detail that the grandfather knew his daughter (the author's mom, a former high school gymnast) would be interested in the event, so he taped it for her.