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.
A ………… of cards.

Options:

Suite

Pack

Team

Sheaf

Correct Answer:

Pack

Explanation:
 

The correct collective noun for cards is PACK. The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:

  • Suite is a collective noun for a set of cards of the same suit, such as the hearts, diamonds, clubs, or spades.
  • Pack is a collective noun for a set of cards used in a game, such as a deck of cards.
  • Team is a collective noun for a group of people who work together, such as a sports team or a work team. It is not appropriate to use "team" to refer to a group of cards.
  • Sheaf is a collective noun for a group of papers or documents that are bound together. It is not appropriate to use "sheaf" to refer to a group of cards.