Question

1. to reduce garbage

a decrease
b make larger
c get rid of
d refuse
e lose

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of "to reduce garbage". "Reduce" means to make something smaller in amount or size. Option A "decrease" has a similar meaning (to make or become smaller in amount, number, or size). Option B "make larger" is the opposite. Option C "get rid of" means to eliminate, which is different from reducing (reducing is lessening, not eliminating). Option D "refuse" means to decline, unrelated. Option E "lose" is about misplacing or being deprived of, not about lessening garbage. So the correct option is A.

Answer:

A. decrease