Question

Which of the following statements is/are true for the pair - bird : cuckoo

• A. Cuckoo is the hyponym of bird
• B. Bird is the hypernym of cuckoo
• C. Cuckoo is the hypernym of bird
• D. Bird is the hyponym of cuckoo

Hint:

Hyponym = "specific term" (cuckoo), Hypernym = "general class" (bird).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, B

Step 1: Define hyponym and hypernym.
A hyponym is a more specific term within a category (e.g., "cuckoo" is a type of bird).
A hypernym is a more general category that includes other words (e.g., "bird" includes sparrow, cuckoo, parrot, etc.).

Step 2: Apply to the pair.
"Cuckoo" is a specific bird, so it is a hyponym of "bird."
"Bird" is a general category, so it is a hypernym of "cuckoo."

Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options.
(C) "Cuckoo is the hypernym of bird" — false, cuckoo is specific.
(D) "Bird is the hyponym of cuckoo" — false, bird is general.
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