Which one of the following sentence represents an example of an effective
definition?
A. An animal is a living creature that is not human.
B.An animal is different from a vegetable or mineral.
C.All animals are the same in some ways,
yet different in others.
D.An animal is a living creature that moves and ingests food through a mouth.
Answer :C or D
Both sounds o.k , but which one is correct
Please reread them. One of them doesn't define anything, just says there are similarities and differences.
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That's why it is a bit confusing ,but this is exactly how it is the text book.
Sentence C is simply saying there are similarities and differences among animals. That's not a definition.
Sentence D has details about an animal.
Sentence A tells what an animal isn't -- not a good definition.
Sentence B also tells what animals are not.
I guess D is more likely as it little bit describes an animal.
It sort of depends on how you want to define "effective," since the examples that would seem to work ("A" and "D") aren't actually true.
Both sentence C and sentence D could be considered effective definitions, but they approach the definition from slightly different angles.
Sentence C states that all animals are the same in some ways, yet different in others. This definition acknowledges the similarities and differences among animals, which can help in understanding the concept more comprehensively. However, it does not provide a specific characteristic that defines an animal.
On the other hand, sentence D provides a more specific definition by stating that an animal is a living creature that moves and ingests food through a mouth. This definition provides a clear and distinct characteristic that is unique to animals. It helps in differentiating animals from other living creatures like plants or fungi.
Ultimately, the choice between C and D depends on the context and the level of specificity required. If a more general understanding of the concept is needed, sentence C may be appropriate. If a specific characteristic is required to define an animal, then sentence D would be the better choice.