TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Question: Which of these would best help a scientist discover a new planet? (A) making a model of outer space (B) asking questions to other scientists (C) collecting information about planets (D) looking at the night sky with a telescope?

SOLUTION: help, discover, new, planet?

PROBLEM: Question: What type of energy travels through the body of a microscope that allows the specimen to be seen by a student? (A) heat (B) solar (C) light (D) electrical?

SOLUTION: energy, body, microscope, specimen

PROBLEM: Question: Winters are cold in Maine, so homeowners must use large amounts of energy to heat their houses. One way to conserve energy is to ___. (A) add insulation to the roof and walls so less heat escapes (B) open windows to increase the circulation of energy (C) turn thermostats to a higher temperature (D) use cheaper fuel for heating?

SOLUTION:
conserve, energy