Fill in the blank with the most appropriate collective noun:
As soon as the Olympic medallist stepped out of Delhi airport, reporters met her with a ________ of questions about her next event.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → barrage
Complete sentence: As soon as the Olympic medallist stepped out of Delhi airport, reporters met her with a barrage of questions about her next event.
| Collective noun | Means |
|---|---|
| (1) Posse | a group of people, such as policemen or reporters, who go somewhere together |
| (2) Peal | a loud ringing of bells or a loud burst of laughter or thunder |
| (3) Troupe | a group of actors, dancers or singers who perform together |
| (4) Barrage (answer) | a large number of questions, complaints or remarks that come quickly, one after another |