Fill in the blank with the most appropriate collective noun:
The police used tear gas to scatter an angry ________ that had set two buses on fire near the depot.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → mob
Complete sentence: The police used tear gas to scatter an angry mob that had set two buses on fire near the depot.
| Collective noun | Means |
|---|---|
| (1) Congregation | the people who gather in a place of worship to pray |
| (2) Troupe | a group of actors, dancers or singers who perform together |
| (3) Mob (answer) | a large, angry crowd of people who may turn violent |
| (4) Crew | a group of people who work together on a ship, a plane or a film |