Question

Identify the correct word from the given option, which means the following-
A group of ships:
(a)Fleet
(b)Galaxy
(c)Constellation
(d)Group

Answer 1

Hint: To answer this question, one needs to know what a group of such objects generally called. For example, a collection of books is a library, a group of sheep is a flock, a group of people is called a crowd. So go through the given options and try to recall what they signify.

Complete answer: A One Word Substitution question requires you to replace a sentence with a single word. However, remember that while doing so, you must not change the exact meaning of the sentence. Let us go through the given options: Option(a) ‘fleet’ is the correct answer because the fleet is generally referred to a group of ships or any group of automotive vessels.
Example- I saw a fleet at the seaport.
Option(b) ‘ galaxy’ is an incorrect option because the galaxy is a group of stars, gaseous dust, asteroids altogether bound by a gravitational force. Option(c) ‘constellation’ is an incorrect option because it refers to a group of stars in a pattern in accordance with the zodiac signs or mythological characters known. Some known constellations are- hydra, Virgo, Leo, It also includes 12 zodiac characters as constellations.
Option(d) ‘group’ is an incorrect option because it is defined as an assembling of more than one person. Example- There is a group of people waiting outside the school.
So, option A is the correct answer.

Note: Other general terms for a group of objects or people-
(i)Group of bees-swarm
(ii)Group of fox- skulk
(iii)Group of vultures - committee
(iv)Group of monkeys-troop
(v)Group of fish- school