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GCE English Language 2023 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 of 140 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) English Language 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The fisherman said he sighted ______ of fish in the river. A. pack B. swarm C. shoal D. colony

  • A. pack
  • B. swarm
  • C. shoalCorrect
  • D. colony

Explanation

A 'shoal' is the correct collective noun for a large group of fish swimming together.

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