Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
Elephants live in groups in the jungle.
(1) Crowds
(2) Herds
(3) Hoards
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
In this sentence, the word groups is incorrect. When referring to a collection of elephants, the appropriate collective noun is herds.
- Crowds: This is used when referring to the collective noun used for people.
- Hoards: This is used when referring to the collective noun used for objects.
So, the correct sentence is: "Elephants live in herds in the jungle."
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