Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
At harvest time in Punjab, Gurpreet tied each ________ of wheat with a twist of straw and left it standing in the field to dry.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → sheaf
Complete sentence: At harvest time in Punjab, Gurpreet tied each sheaf of wheat with a twist of straw and left it standing in the field to dry.
| Collective noun | Means |
|---|---|
| (1) Ream | a pack of 500 sheets of paper |
| (2) Bevy | a group of girls or young women, or of birds such as quails |
| (3) Sheaf (answer) | a bundle of grain stalks, such as wheat or rice, tied together after cutting |
| (4) Flock | a group of sheep, goats or birds |