Question

Fill in the blank with the suitable collective noun:
I am unable to locate my new ____________ of school shoes.

• A. Comb
• B. Pair
• C. Set
• D. Flight

Answer 1

The correct option is B Pair

The most commonly used collective noun for two shoes is 'pair'. Hence option B is the correct answer. (Note that very rarely the word 'scandal' is also used to indicate a large number of shoes).

Option A is incorrect as 'comb' is not a collective noun.

Option C is incorrect as 'set' is a collective noun for bowls, utensils or sails; however, not for shoes.

Option D is incorrect as 'flight' is a collective noun for stairs or birds; however, not for shoes.