Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A group of fish swimming together

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SSC CHSL Exam 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 08 Aug, 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Shoal.

Key Points

A shoal is a group of fish swimming together. (मछलियों का एक समूह एक साथ तैर रहा है)
- Example: As we approached the shore, we marvelled at the dazzling shoal of fish swimming gracefully beneath the clear water.
It is a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The word 'shoal' is a noun and can be used to describe a large group of fish in a single word.
The grammatical point here is that 'shoal' is a countable noun, so it can be used with both singular and plural verbs.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

Herd is usually used for a group of grazing animals like cows or sheep. (गाय या भेड़ जैसे चरने वाले जानवरों का समूह)
Flock is used for a group of birds or sheep. (पक्षियों या भेड़ों का समूह)
Mob is used for a large, unruly group of people. (लोगों का एक बड़ा, अनियंत्रित समूह)