Arrange the following denotational word groups in ascending order (from most specific to most general). Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1.Mammal
2.Wildcat
3.Cat
4.Animal
5.Vertebrate
A2, 3, 1, 5, 4 ✓ Correct
B4, 5, 1, 3, 2
C4, 1, 5, 2, 3
D3, 2, 5, 1, 4
Correct answer: (A) 2, 3, 1, 5, 4
Explanation
From most specific to most general the order is Wildcat, Cat, Mammal, Vertebrate, Animal.
Denotation widens as one climbs from the species toward the broadest class.
Wildcat is a kind of Cat, which is a kind of Mammal.
Mammal falls under Vertebrate, and Vertebrate under Animal.
Each term denotes a larger class than the one before it.
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