Which term is a commemorative structure typically built to honor a deceased person?

• A. Memorial
• B. Monument
• C. Merchandising
• D. Median

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is identifying the term for a lasting physical structure created to honor someone who has died. A monument is specifically a structure erected to commemorate a person or an event, designed to endure and stand as a lasting reminder. In this sense, a monument fits the description of a commemorative structure built to honor a deceased person, whether it’s a gravemarker, statue, or other stone form that marks memory and significance.

Memorial, while closely related, is a broader term that can refer to any object, place, or even a service dedicated to remembrance, not necessarily a durable architectural structure. The other options don’t fit because they refer to unrelated concepts (a merchandising term or a roadway feature) or to a broader idea of remembrance rather than a specific commemorative structure.