According to the discussion of categories, the basic level of reference has special status. This means that
a. the basic level is more likely than other levels to show family resemblance.
b. basic-level names are used more often and they are more informative than the superordinate-level names.
c. the basic level is the most general label that can be supplied.
d. basic-level names are prototypes, whereas superordinate- and subordinate-level names are not.
Ans: b
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