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Although some think the terms "bug" and "insect" are — , the former term actually refers to — group of insects.

  • (A) parallel . . an identical
  • (B) precise . . an exact
  • (C) interchangeable . . a particular   CORRECT ANSWER
  • (D) exclusive . . a separate
  • (E) useful . . a useless
Explanation:

The word "although" indicates that the two parts of the sentence contrast with each other: although most people think about the terms one way, something else is actually true about the terms. Choice C is correct because it presents a situation where most people think of the two terms as interchangeable, but the first of the two terms, bugs, actually refers to particular group of insects.

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