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Pick out the collective noun(s) from the following sentence.
The troupe of singers was ready for the programme.

A
troupe, programme
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singers
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programme
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troupe
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Solution

The correct option is D troupe
'Troupe' means 'a group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour different venues,' and is, thus, a collective noun. 'Singers' and 'programme' are common nouns but not collective nouns.

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