Which of the following are examples of vocabulary borrowed from science and technology now common in everyday English?

• A. pajama and sushi
• B. lit and spill the tea
• C. genome and algorithm
• D. ballet and choreography

Answer: (C)

The idea is about vocabulary that comes from science and technology and has moved into everyday English. The best choice is the pair that originates in those fields and is now used widely in regular conversation. Genome comes from genetics, referring to the complete set of an organism’s genetic material, and algorithm comes from computer science, meaning a step-by-step procedure or set of rules used to solve problems or perform tasks. Both terms are staple parts of everyday discourse thanks to advances in genetics, medicine, and computing, so you’ll hear them in news, discussions, and even casual talk.

The other options pull from language and culture rather than science/tech: pajama and sushi are loanwords from non-scientific contexts, lit and spill the tea are contemporary slang, and ballet and choreography belong to the world of dance.