Which sense of appreciation corresponds to an expression of thanks or gratitude?

• A. An expression of thanks or gratitude
• B. An increase in value
• C. The act of recognizing something's quality, worth, validity, merit, etc.
• D. Judgment

Answer: (A)

Appreciation has multiple meanings, including gratitude, value increase, recognition of merit, and judgment. The question asks which sense matches an expression of thanks or gratitude, so the relevant meaning is gratitude. When people speak of appreciation in this sense, they’re acknowledging someone’s help or kindness with thanks, as in “I want to show my appreciation for your support.” That directly corresponds to expressing thanks or gratitude.

The other senses refer to a rise in value (property or assets becoming more valuable), the act of recognizing quality or worth, and a judgment or evaluation. None of these describe offering thanks, so they don’t fit the prompt.