What does it mean: ingredients

[Elika]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #87 "Present Simple (4)", question 1

I always keep those two ......... with me when I go out at night.

(a) particles
(b) parts
(c) ingredients
(d) contents

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #87 "Present Simple (4)", answer 1

I always keep those two ingredients with me when I go out at night.

Correct answer: (c) ingredients
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What does it mean " ingredients " in the first sentence ?

[Alan]

Hi,

Ingredients are two pieces/items of food used in making/cooking a meal.

Alan
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