Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable collective noun, choosing from the alternatives given below:
She brought a ____________ of flowers on my birthday.
a) Bouquet
b) Crowd
c) Bundle
d) Packet

Answer 1

Hint: Think of a common word that is used to denote a bunch of flowers tied together aesthetically. Here in the above question we have to find the collective noun for flower.

Complete answer : Collective nouns are types of nouns that refer to collections of persons, animals, or objects. They indicate a group of a certain variable.

Let us look at some examples of collective nouns.
>A pride of lions.
>A swarm of bees.
When we want to indicate that we have seen a person or a thing as a part of a group, we can refer to them by their collective nouns. Think of them as words that add variation and spice to the English language.

Let us examine the options given to us.
Option ‘a’ bouquet - A bouquet refers to an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift. It is used to denote a collection of flowers. Therefore, it is correct.
Option ‘b’ crowd - A crowd refers to a large number of people gathered together in a disorganized way. It is used to denote a collection of people. Therefore, it is incorrect.
Option ‘c’ bundle - A bundle refers to a collection of things wrapped up together. For instance, a bundle of sticks. Therefore, it is incorrect.
Option ‘d’ packet is a paper or cardboard container in which things are sold. For instance- a packet of chips. However, it is not a collective noun. Therefore, it is incorrect.

Hence option ‘a’ is the correct answer.

Note: A bouquet is a specific name for many flowers wrapped together. We don’t use the word bundle in the context of flowers.