Select the collective noun: 'A crowd gathered at the gate.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Select the collective noun: 'A crowd gathered at the gate.'
A. at
B. crowd
C. gate
D. gathered
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Crowd' is a group of people; collective noun.

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The noun 'scissors' is:
A. uncountable
B. singular
C. plural
D. collective

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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Identify the error: 'The poetries of Shelley are romantic.'
A. of
B. romantic
C. are
D. poetries

Correct Answer: Option D


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Identify the error: 'The Arabian Nights are an interesting book.'
A. are
B. an
C. interesting
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Correct Answer: Option A


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