Which of the following groups of terms is in the order of increasing extension?
A) Weapon, firearm, hand-gun, six-shooter.
B) Hand-gun, firearm, weapon, six-shooter.
C) Six-shooter, hand-gun, firearm, weapon.
D) Firearm, hand-gun, weapon, six-shooter.
E) Weapon, six-shooter, hand-gun, firearm.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The terms can be ordered in terms of increasing extension as follows: 
Six-shooter - refers specifically to a type of revolver that holds exactly six rounds 
Hand-gun - a broader term that refers to any gun that can be held and fired with one hand, including revolvers like six-shooters as well as semi-automatic pistols 
Firearm - a broader term that refers to any type of gun that uses gunpowder to propel a bullet 
Weapon - the most general term, which can refer to any object used for attack or defense, including guns as well as knives, baseball bats, etc. 
Therefore, Option C provides the correct order from specific to generic.

Which of the Following Groups of Terms Is in the Order