Which of the following is arranged in order of increasing connotation?
ACow, bovine, mammal, vertebrate, animal
BMammal, vertebrate, bovine, animal, cow
CVertebrate, animal, mammal, bovine, cow
DAnimal, vertebrate, mammal, bovine, cow ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Animal, vertebrate, mammal, bovine, cow
Explanation
Increasing connotation runs from the most general term to the most specific.
Connotation is the set of attributes a term implies, growing as classes narrow.
Animal implies fewest attributes and heads the series.
Vertebrate, then mammal, then bovine each add further defining marks.
Cow, richest in attributes, closes the ascent: Animal, vertebrate, mammal, bovine, cow.
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