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Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics.

To make sure the groceries would last the entire week, the troop leader gave each camper a daily "ration" of food.

A. Meal
B. Menu
C. Expense
D. Portion

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Answer: option D

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The correct option is D.
Ration refers to a fixed amount of a particular commodity which is officially allowed during a time of shortage such as the one experience during war time. A similar word that can be used instead of ration is portion.
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