Determine which word relationship is used in the following passage.

Marsupials are members of the mammal family. Kangaroos, koalas, and opossums are considered well-known types of marsupials.

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Responses

cause-and-effect
cause-and-effect

item-to-category
item-to-category

parts to a whole
parts to a whole

compare-contrast

1 answer

The word relationship used in the passage is item-to-category. The passage identifies marsupials as a category of mammals and lists specific examples of marsupials, such as kangaroos, koalas, and opossums.