You are given an elementary science question along with a few answer options. List all the words from the question that are essential and sufficient for choosing the correct answer option. Keep in mind that essential words are necessary to understand the meaning of the given question. However, non-essential words provide little information needed to select the correct answer. You can think about it like this: If the question was in another language, knowing the meaning of which words were necessary and enough for you to understand the question and answer it?. If your answer consists of multiple spans of words from the question, separate those using a comma (", "). Do not generate any word that is not present in the question. Make sure that your response is contained in the given question and the words are in the same order as the question.
 Grammatical correctness is not important.

Question: What is the MOST important characteristic of a parallel circuit? (A) multiple devices (like light bulbs) (B) multiple power sources (like batteries) (C) multiple paths for current flow (D) multiple conductors?
important, characteristic, parallel, circuit?

Question: A chemical property of a mineral is evident if the mineral (1) breaks easily when struck with a hammer (2) bubbles when acid is placed on it (3) is easily scratched by a fingernail (4) reflects light from its surface?
chemical, property, mineral, evident

Question: Why is it more difficult to see your shadow on a cloudy day than on a sunny day? (A) Clouds create multiple shadows. (B) There is very little direct sunlight on cloudy days. (C) It is more difficult for your eyes to focus on cloudy days. (D) Clouds cause the shadows to spread out and blend in with the ground.?

difficult, see, shadow, cloudy, day