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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

An animal or a person that eats all types of food, especially plants and meat

Option 1: Vegetarian

Option 2: Herbivore

Option 3: Omnivore

Option 4: Carnivore


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Correct Answer: Omnivore


Solution : The third option is the correct choice.

An omnivore is an organism (animal or person) that has a diet comprising both plant and animal matter. In the given group of words, the description specifies an entity that eats all types of food, especially plants and meat.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • A vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat or fish but may consume plant-based foods.
  • A herbivore is an animal that primarily consumes plants.
  • A carnivore is an animal that primarily consumes meat.

Therefore, the correct answer is omnivore.

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