Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Collective Noun

Question:

Choose the correct collective noun from the options below and fill in the blanks.

The ____ of ravens circled overhead.

Options:

Murder

Flock

Group

Colony

Correct Answer:

Murder

Explanation:

The correct collective noun for a group of ravens is "Murder." OPTION 1

Explanation:

Flock is typically used for birds in general, but specifically for ravens, "murder" is more appropriate.

Group is a generic term for any collection of individuals.

Colony is commonly used for certain insects like ants or bees.

Murder is the specific collective noun for a group of ravens.

So, the correct sentence would be: "The murder of ravens circled overhead."