Part vs. Member Distinctions Practice Test

Part-to-whole means a piece belongs to a larger thing; member-to-group means one belongs to a group. A street is part of a city because streets are built inside the city and help make it work. For example, Oak Street and Pine Street are parts of the city’s road system. A musician is a member of a band because a band is a group of musicians. For example, a guitarist and a drummer are members of the band. Which example best demonstrates a part-to-whole relationship?

Part-to-whole means something is a piece of a larger object; member-to-group means one person or thing belongs to a group. A room is part of a house because it is built into the house. For example, a bathroom and a living room are parts that help form a house. A player is a member of a team because the team is made of players. For example, a pitcher and a catcher are members of a baseball team. Which of the following pairs shows a member-to-group relationship?