Select the collective noun that best completes the sentence:
When the cargo ship docked at Kochi port, its ________ of twenty sailors went ashore for the first time in a month.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → crew
Complete sentence: When the cargo ship docked at Kochi port, its crew of twenty sailors went ashore for the first time in a month.
| Collective noun | Means |
|---|---|
| (1) Troupe | a group of actors, dancers or singers |
| (2) Fleet | a group of ships, buses or taxis (not the people on them) |
| (3) Pack | a group of wolves or dogs |
| (4) Crew (answer) | a group of people who work on a ship or plane |