Choose the correct collective noun to fill in the blank:
The farmers rested in the shade of a ________ of bamboos growing at the edge of the paddy field.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → clump
Complete sentence: The farmers rested in the shade of a clump of bamboos growing at the edge of the paddy field.
| Collective noun | Means |
|---|---|
| (1) Clump (answer) | a small group of trees, bushes or plants growing close together |
| (2) Bundle | a number of things, such as sticks or papers, tied or wrapped together |
| (3) School | a large group of fish swimming together |
| (4) Herd | a group of large animals, such as camels or cows, that live and feed together |