Which definition best matches the word comprise in the sense of 'to be made up of'?

• A. is made up of
• B. includes
• C. is dissolved
• D. is formed from

Answer: (A)

This question tests how the verb for composition works. In this sense, comprise means that the whole is made up of its parts. A natural way to express that idea is “is made up of,” because it directly states that the components together form the whole. The other options don’t capture that exact relationship: “includes” can imply selection or inclusion among others and doesn’t always mean the whole consists solely of those parts; “is dissolved” has nothing to do with composition; and “is formed from” can be used in different contexts and doesn’t convey the complete constituent relationship as clearly.