Choose the correct collective noun from the options below and fill in the blank.
The hen sat in the yard with her ________ of chicks.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Brood
Complete sentence: The hen sat in the yard with her brood of chicks.
| Collective noun | Means |
|---|---|
| (1) Assembly | a group of people gathered in one place for a purpose |
| (2) Cluster | a group of similar things close together, like stars or flowers |
| (3) Brood (answer) | a group of young birds, such as chicks, hatched at the same time |
| (4) Galaxy | a huge system of billions of stars |