English Grammar
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पडताळलेले उत्तर (Verified)
MPSC सराव प्रश्न:
Choose the appropriate collective noun to complete the sentence: There was ______ seen at the beaching area.
Choose the appropriate collective noun to complete the sentence: There was ______ seen at the beaching area.
पर्याय (Options):
A
a class of eels
B
a deck of fish
C
अचूक उत्तर (Official Answer)
a shoal of sharks
D
More than one of the above
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण (Detailed Explanation):
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (3)
The correct answer is **a shoal of sharks** (Option 3).
**Comprehensive Derivation:**
The correct answer is "a shoal of sharks"
Explanation & Key Takeaways:
• From the given options, the most appropriate answer is "a shoal of sharks".
• Option 2 is incorrect as deck is collection of playing card used by magician.
• Option 1 is incorrect as collection of eels called a swarm.
• Thus, Option 3 is correct option.
• Shoal is collection of fish (species is unidentified).
**Option Elimination:**
• **Option 1 (a class of eels)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 2 (a deck of fish)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 3 (a shoal of sharks)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference.
• **Option 4 (More than one of the above)**: Incorrect distractor.
**Exam Trap:**
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
**Memory Booster:**
Core mnemonic rule: a shoal of sharks corresponds to Option (3).
परीक्षेतील संभाव्य चूक / Exam Trap:
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
स्मृती क्लृप्ती / Memory Booster & Mnemonic:
Core mnemonic rule: a shoal of sharks corresponds to Option (3).
पर्याय निर्मूलन पद्धत / Option Elimination Strategy:
**Option Elimination:** • **Option 1 (a class of eels)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 2 (a deck of fish)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 3 (a shoal of sharks)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference. • **Option 4 (More than one of the above)**: Incorrect distractor.