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Directions :
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.
11.
vertebrate
- A.backbone
- C.mammal
- B.reptile
- D.animal
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Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| All vertebrates have a backbone. Reptiles (choice b) are vertebrates, but so are many other animals. Mammals (choice c) are vertebrates, but so are birds and reptiles. All vertebrates (choice d) are animals, but not all animals are vertebrates. |
12.
culture
- A.civility
- C.agriculture
- B.education
- D.customs
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| A culture is the behavior pattern of a particular population, so customs are the essential element. A culture may or may not be civil or educated (choices a and b). A culture may be an agricultural society (choice c), but this is not the essential element. |
13.
sustenance
- A.nourishment
- C.grains
- B.water
- D.menu
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Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Sustenance is something, especially food, that sustains life or health, so nourishment is the essential element.Water and grains (choices b and c) are components of nourishment, but other things can be taken in as well. A menu (choice d) may present a list of foods, but it is not essential to sustenance. |
14.
provisions
- A.groceries
- C.gear
- B.supplies
- D.caterers
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| Provisions imply the general supplies needed, so choice b is the essential element. The other choices are by products, but they are not essential. |
15.
domicile
- A.tenant
- C.kitchen
- B.dwelling
- D.house
- Answer & Explanation
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Answer : [B]
Explanation :
Explanation :
| A domicile is a legal residence, so dwelling is the essential component for this item. You do not need a tenant (choice a) in the domicile, nor do you need a kitchen (choice c). A house (choice d) is just one form of a domicile (which could also be a tent, hogan, van, camper, motor home, apartment, dormitory, etc.). |
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