Read definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best
example of the given definition. Answer the question solely on the basis of the definition
given.
Definition:
An informal gathering occurs when a group of people get together in a casual, relaxed
manner.
Which situation below is the best example of an informal gathering?
Solution
Definition: An informal gathering occurs when a group of people get together in a casual, relaxed manner.
Check each option:
1) "After finding about his promotion, Jeremy and a few coworkers decide to go out for a quick drink after work."
- Small group of people ✔
- Casual and relaxed ✔
- Decided spontaneously, not formal ✔
→ This fits the definition of an informal gathering.
2) "Whenever she eats at the Italian restaurant, Kamalika seems to run into Peter."
- This is a chance meeting, not a planned get-together ✖
→ Not an informal gathering.
3) "The book club meets on the first Thursday evening of every month."
- Regularly scheduled and organized ✖
→ More formal, not purely informal.
4) "Mary sends out 25 invitations for the bridal shower she is giving for her sister."
- Planned event with invitations, quite formal ✖
→ Not an informal gathering.
Therefore, the best example of an informal gathering is <b>Option 1</b>.