Question

Many brand names have become so common that they are now generic terms for a particular product category. Which of the following is the best example of this?

a. Crispix
b. Charmin
c. Kleenex
d. Bic
e. Mrs. Butterworths

Answer 1

c. Kleenex

Step-by-step explanation:

Generic term by definition, is a phrase or a word that is popularly used by people to describe some general class of products. Best example among the choices given is Kleenex. All product belonging to that class sanitary hand tissues are mostly referred to as Kleenex rather than their own specific characteristic or brand name. Due to its popularity and significance, Kleenex has become the generic name.