Which answer best represents the progression of a subordinate to basic to superordinate term?
A) dog, animal, pet
B) banana split, ice cream, dessert
C) car, vehicle, Toyota Prius
D) music, opera, Carmen
E) flower, plant, tulip

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A subordinate term is a more specific member of a category, a basic term is a general category, and a superordinate term is a more general category that encompasses the basic term. In choice B, "banana split" is a specific type of "ice cream," which is a type of "dessert," correctly showing the progression from subordinate to basic to superordinate.

Which Answer Best Represents the Progression of a Subordinate to Basic