Which of the following is a necessary condition for being a cat?
A) Having black fur.
B) Weighing at least 8 pounds.
C) Clawing the furniture.
D) Being a calico.
E) Being an animal.

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Being an animal is a necessary condition for being a cat as cats are a type of animal. The other options, such as black fur or clawing the furniture, are not necessary conditions as some cats may not have black fur or may not claw furniture. Similarly, cats can come in many different weights and colors, so being a certain weight or color, such as calico, is not a necessary condition either.

Which of the Following Is a Necessary Condition for Being