The noun 'jury' is a collective noun; it can take: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The noun 'jury' is a collective noun; it can take:
A. plural verb only
B. both singular and plural
C. none
D. singular verb only
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Both.

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Question #1
Identify the error: 'He is a five foot tall man.'
A. five foot
B. a
C. man
D. tall

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Standard: 'five-foot-tall man' or 'five feet tall'. 'Five foot tall' is often used informally but hyphenated is preferred. I'll consider it an error if not hyphenated. In many exams, 'five-foot-tall' is required. So error at 'five foot'.

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Which is a collective noun?
A. fleet
B. iron
C. bread
D. peace

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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The noun 'fish' can be plural as 'fish' or 'fishes'. 'Fishes' is used for:
A. none
B. many individual fish of the same species
C. different species of fish
D. both

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Different species.

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