Arrange the words in ascending order of number of syllables:
- A. demonstrate
- B. orange
- C. girl
- D. agriculture
- E. relativity
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Correct answer: B. C, B, A, D, E
Explanation
girl (1) → orange (2) → demonstrate (3) → agriculture (4) → relativity (5).
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