Which term means to swallow?

• A. to swallow
• B. to begin, to start
• C. inserting into a body part
• D. within the body

Answer: (A)

The action being tested is the verb that means the act of swallowing. The best answer is the verb form "to swallow" because it directly names the action itself. The other options describe different concepts: beginning or starting an action, inserting into a body part, or being inside the body, none of which denote swallowing. In medical terms, swallowing is called deglutition, but the literal expression for the action here is "to swallow," which is why it fits best.