Question

Replace the underlined phrase with a collective noun:
Many policemen are looking into the matter.

• A. A team of policemen
• B. A squad of policemen
• C. A gang of policemen
• D. A pack of policemen

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

A squad of policemen

The collective noun to describe a group of policemen is 'posse' or 'squad'. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

'Team' is a collective noun used to describe a group of people who work together. It also represents a group of athletes or players. 'Gang' is a collective noun used to describe a group of labourers or thieves. 'Pack' is a collective noun used to describe a number of rats, wolves or thieves. Options A, C and D are incorrect as the word, 'team', 'gang' and 'pack' do not describe 'many policemen.