Which word means "written words"?

• A. Theme
• B. Thereby
• C. Text
• D. Tenacious

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is identifying a word that refers to the actual written words. Text names the body of written material—the letters, words, sentences, and paragraphs that convey content. When you refer to the text, you’re talking about what’s printed or written on the page or screen, not the subject matter or the way someone acts. The other options point to different meanings: Theme is the subject or message of a piece of writing; Thereby is a word used to indicate consequence; Tenacious describes someone who is persistent. So text is the best fit for “written words.”