Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Infant
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
'Calf', 'kid', and 'pup' are names for the young ones of specific animals (cow, goat, dog). The task is to identify an option that is also a commonly used term for a juvenile stage of a species.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
'Infant' is the term for a human baby, matching the pattern of naming young individuals. 'Young' is vague; 'Larva' is a developmental stage of many insects/amphibians but is not parallel in everyday taxonomy to the mammalian labels given; 'Animal' denotes a kingdom-level organism and is not a juvenile label.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Identify the semantic class: terms naming young individuals.2) Select the option that is exactly a juvenile label.3) 'Infant' fits; others either are generic or mismatched.
Verification / Alternative check:
Common usage: infant (human), calf (cow), kid (goat), pup (dog) are parallel in function.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Equating precise juvenile labels with generic descriptors. Stick to named young-stage terms.
Final Answer:
Infant
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