Question 1
The _____ of the British Royal Navy was very strong in the nineteenth century.
A fleet is a group of ships or boats, especially a navy. Example: a fleet of warships.
Question 2
Disease reduced the farmer’s _____ from 90 to 65 cows.
A herd is a group of cows or other large farm animals. Not flock, which is for sheep and birds.
Question 3
She was attacked by a _____ of wasps.
A swarm is a large group of flying insects, such as wasps or bees.
Question 4
A _____ of shouting people overturned cars, set fire to shops and attacked a police station.
A mob is a large, angry and often violent crowd of people.
Question 5
The Irish Prime Minister occupied a _____ of rooms at the hotel.
A suite is a set of connected rooms, especially in a hotel. Example: a hotel suite.
Question 6
Some spectators in the _____ disagreed with the referee’s decision.
The people watching a sports match are the crowd. Not audience, which is used for a play, concert or film.
Question 7
He bought a large _____ of bananas.
A bunch is a group of things growing or held together, such as a bunch of bananas or a bunch of grapes.
Question 8
The priest was very sad to see his _____ getting smaller week by week.
A congregation is the group of people who attend a church service.
Question 9
Fishing boats use modern equipment to locate the _____ of fish.
A shoal is a large group of fish swimming together. Here it is plural: shoals of fish.
Question 10
She lost her balance and fell down a _____ of steps.
A flight of steps or stairs is a series of steps between two levels. Example: She climbed a flight of stairs.
Question 11
He was the leader of a well-known _____ of criminals.
A gang is a group of criminals or young people who cause trouble.
Question 12
We sat down in the shade of a _____ of trees.
A clump is a small group of trees or plants growing close together.
Question 13
In spring, _____ of birds arrive back in Europe after spending the winter in Africa.
A flock is a group of birds or sheep. Here it is plural: flocks of birds.
Question 14
Our picnic was completely ruined by a _____ of ants.
A swarm is a large group of insects moving together, such as ants, bees or flies.
Question 15
He gave her a _____ of flowers.
We say a bunch of flowers for flowers tied or held together.
Question 16
British Airways has a _____ of 26 Boeing 747s.
A fleet is a group of ships, planes or vehicles owned by one company. Example: a fleet of taxis.
Question 17
She gave a _____ of old clothes to a charity organization.
A bundle is a number of things, such as clothes or papers, tied or wrapped together.
Question 18
The _____ applauded the new play enthusiastically.
The audience is the people watching a play, film or concert.
Question 19
Has anyone seen a _____ of keys? I left them somewhere.
We say a bunch of keys for several keys kept together on a ring.
Question 20
Golf is an expensive game. You’ll need a _____ of clubs.
A set is a group of things that belong together and are used together. Example: a set of golf clubs.
Question 21
The books were arranged in a _____ one on top of the other.
A stack is a neat pile of things placed one on top of the other. Example: a stack of books.
Question 22
They’ve bought a leather three-piece _____ - a sofa and two armchairs.
A three-piece suite is a sofa and two matching armchairs.
Question 23
Let’s play a game. Who’s got a _____ of cards?
In British English we say a pack of cards. American English often says a deck of cards.
Question 24
The cruise ship carries 150 passengers and a _____ of 85.
The crew is the people who work on a ship or plane.
Question 25
The _____ of sheep was controlled by a shepherd and two dogs.
A group of sheep is a flock. Not herd, which is used for cows and other large animals.
Question 26
For their wedding, I gave them a _____ of cutlery (6 knives, 6 spoons, 6 forks etc.).
A set is a group of things that belong together, such as a set of cutlery or a set of glasses.
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