Arrange the following terms in order of increasing extension.

1.Lotus

2.Plant

3.Organism

4.Flower

A3, 2, 1, 4

B3, 2, 4, 1

C1, 4, 2, 3 ✓ Correct

D4, 1, 2, 3

Correct answer: (C) 1, 4, 2, 3

Explanation

In increasing extension the order runs Lotus, Flower, Plant, Organism.

Extension, or denotation, is the range of things a term applies to, and it widens as the term becomes more general.

Lotus applies to the narrowest class, being one kind of flower.

Flower covers more, plant covers all flowers and much besides, and organism is the widest, covering every living thing.

Growing generality means growing extension, giving Lotus, Flower, Plant, Organism.

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