Question

What is implied by the phrase "could make no advantage of it" (line 18114)?

• A. Lady Bertram could use the news to suit her best interest.
• B. Lady Bertram was unable to write about the news.
• C. Lady Bertram could not relay the news in a pleasant light.
• D. Lady Bertram could convey only part of the news.
• E. Lady Bertram was bound to secrecy.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Lady Bertram was unable to write about the news.

The correct answer is option B, i.e., Lady Bertram could not write about the news. As per the text , she loved writing letters, but the Grants going to bath was announced at such a time that she could indulge in her activity of spreading the news. The statements of options A, C, D and E are not supported by the text, and thus, are wrong in this context.