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Question : Directions: In this question, a part of sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.

A group of fish is swimming in the pond.

  1. Swarm
  2. Collection
  3. School
  4. No improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 3


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation:

In the context of fish, a school is a common term used to describe a group of fish that swim together. It's the most suitable term for the sentence.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Swarm: Swarm refers to a group of insects or small animals, such as bees or locusts, moving together in a large, dense group.
  • Collection: Collection refers to a group of items or objects that have been gathered or assembled.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: A school of fish is swimming in the pond.

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