which type of realationship is described in this sentence a baltimore oriole is a kind of bird. a. item-category b. part-whole c. object-function d. cause-effect

b. part-whole.

The relationship described in the sentence "A Baltimore oriole is a kind of bird" is a subtype of the item-category relationship. In this case, the Baltimore oriole belongs to the category of birds. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) item-category.

The type of relationship described in the sentence "A Baltimore Oriole is a kind of bird" is the item-category relationship. This relationship connects a specific item (Baltimore Oriole) to a larger category (bird). To identify this type of relationship, you need to look for terms that classify or categorize one element as a type or kind of another element. In this case, the sentence states that a Baltimore Oriole belongs to the category of birds. Therefore, the correct answer is option a. item-category.