Asked by k

Read the following sentence.
Cats are multiparous, one reason that the problem of strays has grown so rapidly.
Based on context and on your knowledge of the meaning of multi-, choose the most likely meaning of the word multiparous in the sentence.
A.

returning readily to the wild
B.

found living in enclosed spaces
C.

unable to find a way home
D.

having many young at once

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
D. having many young at once

Reason: multi- = many and -parous relates to bearing offspring; cats produce multiple kittens per litter, which helps stray populations grow quickly.