Question

Which of the following collective noun is suitable for the sentence given below : I saw a ________ of monkeys.

• A. troop of
• B. group of
• C. bench of
• D. brood of

Answer 1

Answer:

A. troop of

A collective noun is a word used to refer to a group of people, animals, or things as a single unit.

For monkeys, the standard collective noun is a troop.

✅ Correct sentence:

• I saw a troop of monkeys.

Why the Other Options Are Incorrect

Troop is the standard collective noun for monkeys.

Examples:

• A troop of monkeys climbed the trees.

• We watched a troop of monkeys in the forest.

Although group is grammatically possible in general English, collective noun questions usually expect the specific conventional collective noun. Therefore, troop is the best answer.

bench of ❌

A bench is not a collective noun for monkeys.

Examples:

• A bench of magistrates (judges)

brood of ❌

A brood refers to young birds or young animals hatched at the same time.

Examples:

• A brood of chicks

• A brood of ducklings

It is not used for monkeys.