TOEFL question: The midge ... to any of several species of small flies

[lattha]

The midge __ to any of several species of small flies, refers to a mosquito-like insect with slender wings and body, long legs, and antennae.

(A) which a term applied
(B) a term applied
(C) is a term applied
(D) applied a term

my answer is :C

Thanks
latha

[Torsten]

Latha,

The correct answer is b). Are you preparing for the TOEFL?
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[Guest]

B is the correct answer."a term applied" means a term which(or that)is applied so answer B is the best choice for this question.