Question

Replace the following underlined phrase with appropriate collective noun:
The people in general are fickle.

• A. public
• B. individuals
• C. humans
• D. mortals

Answer 1

The correct option is A public

The word, 'public' refers to ordinary people in general. Hence, option A can replace the underlined phrase and is the correct answer.

An 'individual' is a single human being as distinct from a group. The word, 'individuals' is the plural of this noun.

The word, 'human' refers to a person. 'Humans' is the plural form of this noun.

The word, 'mortal' refers to a human being subject to death, as opposed to a divine being. 'Mortals' is the plural form of this noun.

As the words in options B, C and D do not mean the same as 'people in general'. Hence, these options are incorrect.