From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or...
ENGLISH
WAEC 2023
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The fisherman said he sighted a ........... of fish in the river.
- A. pack
- B. colony
- C. shoal
- D. swarm
Correct Answer: C. shoal
Explanation
The correct term for a group of fish is a 'shoal'. Therefore, the fisherman sighted a 'shoal' of fish in the river. The term 'shoal' is a collective noun used to refer to a large group of fish of the same species that swim together.
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