ANM GNM English Grammar One Word Substitution Quiz

Correct: Acoustics is defined as the study of sound, including its production, transmission, and effects. Incorrect (A): The study of light and vision is generally known as Optics. Incorrect (C): The science or art of flight is Aeronautics. Incorrect (D): The philosophy of fine arts is Aesthetics.

Correct: Aeronautics is the science or art dealing with the operation of aircraft and flight. Incorrect (A): The study of aquatic life falls under Marine Biology or Limnology. Incorrect (C): The study of ancient civilizations is Archaeology or Ancient History. Incorrect (D): The art of map-making is Cartography.

Correct: Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty. Incorrect (A): The principles of engineering deal with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures. Incorrect (C): The study of animal behavior is Ethology. Incorrect (D): The chemical composition of substances is studied in Chemistry.

Correct: Agronomy is the science and technology of producing and using plants in agriculture for food, fuel, fiber, and land reclamation. It encompasses work in the areas of plant genetics, plant physiology, meteorology, and soil science. Incorrect (A): The study of celestial bodies and the universe is Astronomy or Cosmology. Incorrect (C): The study of human societies and social relationships is Sociology. Incorrect (D): The study of the Earth’s physical structure and substance is Geology.

Correct: Alchemy was a philosophical and protoscientific tradition practiced in ancient times, often considered a precursor to modern chemistry, focused on transmuting base metals into gold and finding an elixir of immortality. Incorrect (A): Modern pharmaceutical science is a distinct, evidence-based field. Incorrect (C): The study of plant genetics is a branch of biology. Incorrect (D): The art of public speaking is Rhetoric or Oratory.

Correct: Bibliography is the academic study of books as physical, cultural objects; in this sense, it is also known as bibliology. It also refers to a systematic list of books and other works such as journal articles on a particular subject. Incorrect (A): The study of biological organisms is Biology. Incorrect (C): The art of beautiful handwriting is Calligraphy. Incorrect (D): The science of sound is Acoustics.

Correct: Anatomy is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. Incorrect (A): The functions of living organisms are studied in Physiology. Incorrect (C): The classification of living things is Taxonomy. Incorrect (D): The interactions between organisms and their environment are studied in Ecology.

Correct: Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics, in both the present and past, including past human species. Incorrect (A): The study of ancient artifacts is primarily Archaeology. Incorrect (C): The study of stars and planets is Astronomy. Incorrect (D): The study of plant life is Botany.

Correct: Arboriculture is the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. While the definition provided also includes “vegetables,” arboriculture primarily focuses on woody plants. Incorrect (A): The study of insects is Entomology. Incorrect (C): The science of animal husbandry deals with breeding and caring for farm animals. Incorrect (D): The art of landscape painting is a form of fine art.

Correct: Astrology is a pseudoscience that claims to divine information about human affairs and terrestrial events by studying the movements and relative positions of celestial objects. Incorrect (A): The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena is Astronomy. Incorrect (C): The study of weather patterns is Meteorology. Incorrect (D): The philosophy of the universe’s origin is part of Cosmology or Cosmogony.

Correct: Bacteriology is the branch of microbiology involving the identification, classification, and characterization of bacterial species. Incorrect (A): The study of viruses is Virology. Incorrect (C): The study of fungi is Mycology. Incorrect (D): The study of parasites is Parasitology.

Correct: Botany, also called plant science(s), plant biology or phytology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology. Incorrect (A): The study of animal life is Zoology. Incorrect (C): The study of microscopic organisms is Microbiology. Incorrect (D): The study of human anatomy is a branch of Anatomy.

Correct: Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instrument. Incorrect (A): The art of sculpting involves creating three-dimensional forms. Incorrect (C): The technique of printing involves reproducing text and images. Incorrect (D): The study of ancient texts is often part of Paleography or Philology.

Correct: Ceramics and Pottery refer to the art and technology of creating objects from clay and other ceramic materials, which are then fired at high temperatures. Incorrect (A): The art and technology of metalworking is Metallurgy or Smithing. Incorrect (C): The science of glass manufacturing involves different materials and processes. Incorrect (D): The craft of weaving textiles involves interlacing threads.

Correct: Chronobiology is a field of biology that examines periodic (cyclic) phenomena in living organisms and their adaptation to solar- and lunar-related rhythms. The provided definition “the study of duration of life” points to this broader concept of life cycles and rhythms. Incorrect (A): Historical timelines are studied in Chronology or History. Incorrect (C): Ancient timekeeping devices are studied in Horology or Archaeology. Incorrect (D): The speed of biological processes might be studied in fields like Biochemistry or Physiology, but Chronobiology focuses on rhythms.

Correct: Chronology is the science of arranging events in their order of occurrence in time. It involves determining the actual temporal sequence of past events. Incorrect (A): The study of biological clocks is part of Chronobiology. Incorrect (C): The prediction of future events is not a recognized science in this context (Astrology claims this, but is a pseudoscience). Incorrect (D): The measurement of geological time is Geochronology.

Correct: According to the provided list, Chromatics refers to the art of making fireworks. (Note: “Chromatics” also commonly refers to the study of colors or a musical scale). Incorrect (A): The study of color theory in art is a part of art education. Incorrect (C): The science of light and optics is Optics. Incorrect (D): A branch of music theory dealing with chromatic scales is a valid meaning of chromatics, but not the one specified here.

Correct: Cosmogony is any model concerning the origin of either the cosmos or the universe. The provided definition “the science of the nature of heavenly bodies” aligns with the origin aspect. Incorrect (A): The mapping of celestial bodies is Astrometry or part of Cosmography. Incorrect (C): The exploration of outer space involves space engineering and astronautics. Incorrect (D): The chemical composition of stars is studied in Astrophysics.

Correct: Cosmography is the science that maps the general features of the cosmos or universe, describing both heaven and Earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy). Incorrect (A): The study of the universe’s ultimate fate is part of Cosmology or Eschatology (in a theological context). Incorrect (C): The philosophical study of existence is Ontology or Metaphysics. Incorrect (D): The search for extraterrestrial life is Astrobiology.

Correct: Cosmology is a branch of astronomy concerned with the studies of the origin and evolution of the universe, from the Big Bang to today and on into the future. Incorrect (A): The making of cosmetics is Cosmetology. Incorrect (C): The study of human beauty standards can be part of Aesthetics, Sociology, or Anthropology. Incorrect (D): The art of celestial navigation is a practical skill used in navigation.

Correct: Cryogenics is the branch of physics and engineering that involves the study of very low temperatures, how to produce them, and how materials behave at those temperatures. Incorrect (A): The study of crystals is Crystallography. Incorrect (C): The preservation of ancient texts is part of Archival Science or Conservation. Incorrect (D): The science of cryptography is about secure communication.

Correct: A cypher (or cipher) is a method of encrypting messages, making it the art or practice of secret writings. Incorrect (A): While “cipher” can mean zero or a person of no importance, in this context, it relates to codes. Incorrect (C): This is unrelated; musical instruments have specific names. Incorrect (D): A unit of digital information is a bit or byte.

Correct: Cytology is a branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells. Incorrect (A): The study of ancient cities is part of Archaeology. Incorrect (C): The science of weather patterns is Meteorology. Incorrect (D): The art of landscape design is Landscape Architecture.

Correct: Dactylography is the scientific study of fingerprints as a means of identification. Incorrect (A): The technique of communication by finger signs is Dactylology (or sign language). Incorrect (C): Finger painting is an art technique. Incorrect (D): The study of bird songs is part of Ornithology or Bioacoustics.

Correct: Dactylology is the use of the fingers and hands to communicate and convey ideas, as in sign language used by the deaf. Incorrect (A): The study of fingerprints is Dactylography. Incorrect (C): Measuring finger dexterity might be part of Ergonomics or Occupational Therapy. Incorrect (D): Hand puppetry is a form of performance art.

Correct: Demography is the statistical study of populations, especially human beings, including their size, structure, and distribution, and how these change over time due to births, deaths, migration, and aging. Incorrect (A): The study of democratic political systems is Political Science. Incorrect (C): The spread of diseases is studied in Epidemiology. Incorrect (D): The study of demons is Demonology (often in theological or mythological contexts).

Correct: Ecology is the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings. Incorrect (A): The economic systems of societies are studied in Economics. Incorrect (C): Echoes and reverberations of sound are studied in Acoustics. Incorrect (D): The structure of the Earth’s crust is studied in Geology.

Correct: Entomology is the scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology. Incorrect (A): The origin of words is Etymology. Incorrect (C): Human behavior is studied in Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology. Incorrect (D): Ancient tombs are studied in Archaeology.

Correct: Epigraphy is the study and interpretation of ancient inscriptions. Incorrect (A): An epic poem is a literary genre. Incorrect (C): The graphical representation of data is part of Statistics or Data Visualization. Incorrect (D): The outer layer of skin is the Epidermis.

Correct: Ethnology is a branch of anthropology that analyzes and compares the characteristics of different peoples and the relationships between them. The term “human races” is used in the provided definition, though modern anthropology often uses “ethnic groups” or “populations.” Incorrect (A): The study of ethics and moral principles is Ethics. Incorrect (C): The study of animal behavior in natural habitats is Ethology. Incorrect (D): The science of plant classification is Taxonomy (specifically plant taxonomy).

Correct: Ethology is the scientific and objective study of animal behavior, usually with a focus on behavior under natural conditions, and viewing behavior as an evolutionarily adaptive trait. Incorrect (A): The study of human cultures is Ethnography or Cultural Anthropology. Incorrect (C): The study of word origins is Etymology. Incorrect (D): The ethical implications of scientific research are studied in Bioethics or Research Ethics.

Correct: Etymology is the study of the history of words, their origins, and how their form and meaning have changed over time. Incorrect (A): The study of insects and their life cycles is Entomology. Incorrect (C): The causes and effects of diseases are studied in Pathology or Epidemiology. Incorrect (D): The classification of living organisms is Taxonomy.

Correct: Eugenics is a set of beliefs and practices that aims to improve the genetic quality of a human population by excluding (through sterilization, segregation, etc.) certain genetic groups judged to be inferior, and promoting other genetic groups judged to be superior. The definition provided reflects this aim. Incorrect (A): Genetic engineering for therapeutic purposes is Gene Therapy. Incorrect (C): The science of human evolution is part of Physical Anthropology or Evolutionary Biology. Incorrect (D): The study of geological eras is part of Geology or Paleontology.

Correct: Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data, and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. The provided definition “the study of effect of environment on workers” is a key aspect of this. Incorrect (A): The efficiency of energy conversion is studied in Physics or Engineering (e.g., Thermodynamics). Incorrect (C): The economic principles of supply and demand are part of Economics. Incorrect (D): The growth and development of organisms is studied in Developmental Biology.

Correct: Genealogy is the study of families, family history, and the tracing of their lineages. Incorrect (A): The study of genes and heredity is Genetics. Incorrect (C): The general study of logic and reasoning is Logic. Incorrect (D): The art of storytelling is Narratology or simply a literary/oral tradition.

Correct: Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms. Incorrect (A): The classification of animal species is Taxonomy or Systematics. Incorrect (C): The generation of electrical power is Electrical Engineering. Incorrect (D): The study of geological formations is Geology.

Correct: Geology is an Earth science concerned with the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time. Incorrect (A): The study of geometric shapes is Geometry. Incorrect (C): The geography of ancient civilizations is Historical Geography or Archaeology. Incorrect (D): The cultivation of gardens is Horticulture.

Correct: Gymnastics is a sport that includes physical exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance. The “art of performing acrobatic feats” captures this. Incorrect (A): The study of muscular anatomy is Myology or part of Anatomy. Incorrect (C): While gymnastics is physical exercise, the definition points to the performance/art aspect. General physical exercise is Kinesiology or Physical Education. Incorrect (D): The science of sports nutrition is a specialized field within Nutrition.

Correct: Heliotherapy is the therapeutic use of sunlight. Incorrect (A): The study of the sun’s composition is part of Astrophysics or Solar Physics. Incorrect (C): The worship of the sun is Solar deity worship or part of religious studies. Incorrect (D): The science of solar power generation involves Photovoltaics or Solar Thermal Engineering.

Correct: Histology, also known as microscopic anatomy or microanatomy, is the branch of biology which studies the microscopic anatomy of biological tissues. Incorrect (A): The study of historical events and documents is History. Incorrect (C): The sounds made by animals are studied in Bioacoustics. Incorrect (D): The history of art is Art History.

Correct: Horticulture is the art or practice of garden cultivation and management. Incorrect (A): The breeding of horses is part of Animal Husbandry or Equine Science. Incorrect (C): The design of hospital interiors is Interior Design. Incorrect (D): The study of human culture is Anthropology or Sociology.

Correct: Hydropathy, also called hydrotherapy, is a part of alternative medicine, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy, that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment. Incorrect (A): The study of water resources management is Hydrology or Water Management. Incorrect (C): The fear of water is Hydrophobia or Aquaphobia (a psychological condition). Incorrect (D): The science of water purification is Water Treatment Engineering or Chemistry.

Correct: Hagiology is the study of saints. It literally means a “discourse on holy things” and refers to the literature dealing with the lives and legends of saints. Incorrect (A): The study of healthy lifestyles might fall under Health Science or Public Health. Incorrect (C): Ancient agricultural practices are studied in Archaeology or Agricultural History. Incorrect (D): The geography of holy lands is part of Religious Geography or Historical Geography.

Correct: In the context provided, Iconography refers to teaching using visual aids like pictures and models. (Note: Iconography also commonly refers to the study and interpretation of the content of images, the subjects depicted, and the symbolic meanings). Incorrect (A): This is a common and primary meaning of Iconography, but the list specifies a pedagogical use. Incorrect (C): Creating digital icons is part of Graphic Design or UI/UX design. Incorrect (D): Classification of images might be part of Library Science, Computer Vision, or Art History.

Correct: Iconology is a method of art history that analyzes the symbolic, thematic, or deeper meaning of images, often building upon iconographical analysis. Incorrect (A): This would be part of Cultural Studies or Biography. Incorrect (C): The construction of religious statues is part of Sculpture or Religious Art. Incorrect (D): The science of image processing is a field in computer science and engineering.

Correct: Jurisprudence is the theory and philosophy of law. Scholars of jurisprudence seek to explain the nature of law in its most general form and provide a deeper understanding of legal reasoning, legal systems, legal institutions, and the role of law in society. Incorrect (A): Serving on a jury is a civic duty within a legal system. Incorrect (C): The study of criminal psychology is Forensic Psychology or Criminology. Incorrect (D): The system of judicial appointments is part of Constitutional Law or Political Science.

Correct: Lexicography is the theory and practice of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries. Incorrect (A): The study of ancient languages is part of Philology or Classical Studies. Incorrect (C): The art of public speaking is Rhetoric or Oratory. Incorrect (D): The analysis of literary texts is Literary Criticism or Literary Theory.

Correct: Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, medals, and related objects. Incorrect (A): The study of numerical systems and mathematics is Mathematics. Incorrect (C): The study of the nervous system is Neurology or Neuroscience. Incorrect (D): Navigational techniques are part of Navigation.

Correct: Odontology is the scientific study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth. It is a key part of dentistry. Incorrect (A): The study of the sense of smell is Olfactology. Incorrect (C): The behavior of octopuses would be studied in Marine Biology or Zoology. Incorrect (D): Optical illusions are studied in Psychology (specifically perception) or Optics.

Correct: Ornithology is a branch of zoology concerned with the study of birds. Incorrect (A): The study of ornaments and decorations could be part of Art History or Design. Incorrect (C): The study of word origins is Etymology. Incorrect (D): The art of floral arrangement is Floristry or Ikebana (Japanese).

Correct: Orthoepy is the study of the customary pronunciation of a language; the correct or accepted pronunciation of words. Incorrect (A): Orthopedic surgery deals with the musculoskeletal system. Incorrect (C): The alignment of teeth is Orthodontics. Incorrect (D): Poetic meter and rhyme are studied in Prosody or Poetics.

Correct: Pedagogy is the theory and practice of learning, and how this process influences, and is influenced by, the social, political and psychological development of learners. It often refers to the method and practice of teaching. Incorrect (A): The medical care of children is Pediatrics. Incorrect (C): The study of foot-related ailments is Podiatry or Chiropody. Incorrect (D): The design of public parks is Landscape Architecture.

Correct: Petrology is the branch of geology that studies rocks and the conditions under which they form. Incorrect (A): The study of petroleum and its refinement is Petroleum Geology or Chemical Engineering. Incorrect (C): The study of domesticated animals is part of Zoology or Animal Science. Incorrect (D): Ancient pottery is studied in Archaeology or Ceramics History.

Correct: Philately is the study of postage stamps and postal history. It also refers to the collection of these items. Incorrect (A): The philosophical study of love is part of Ethics or Philosophy. Incorrect (C): The appreciation of fine wines is Oenology (study of wine) or simply a hobby. Incorrect (D): The study of philanthropic organizations could be part of Sociology, Non-profit Management, or Economics.

Correct: Philology is the study of language in oral and written historical sources; it is the intersection of textual criticism, literary criticism, history, and linguistics. Incorrect (A): Philosophical arguments are studied in Philosophy. Incorrect (C): The love of learning and knowledge is “philosophy” in a general sense, or could describe a characteristic (philosophia). Incorrect (D): Physical fitness and exercise are studied in Kinesiology or Sports Science.

Correct: Phonetics is a branch of linguistics that studies the sounds of human speech, or—in the case of sign languages—the equivalent aspects of sign. Incorrect (A): The study of photographic techniques is Photography. Incorrect (C): The use of telephones for communication is Telephony. Incorrect (D): The art of musical composition is part of Music Theory or Composition.

Correct: Physiognomy is the practice of assessing a person’s character or personality from their outer appearance, especially the face. It is now considered a pseudoscience. Incorrect (A): The physical functions of the body are studied in Physiology. Incorrect (C): The geographical features of a region are studied in Geography. Incorrect (D): The principles of physics are studied in Physics.

Correct: Paleography is the study of ancient and historical handwriting (that is, of the forms and processes of writing; not the textual content of documents). Incorrect (A): The study of ancient fossils is Paleontology. Incorrect (C): The geography of prehistoric times is Paleogeography. Incorrect (D): Drawing with chalk/pastels is a form of art.

Correct: Rhetoric is the art of persuasion, which along with grammar and logic, is one of the three ancient arts of discourse. Rhetoric aims to study the capacities of writers or speakers needed to inform, persuade, or motivate particular audiences in specific situations. Incorrect (A): The study of rhythmic patterns in poetry is Prosody or Metrics. Incorrect (C): A type of theatrical performance could be drama, comedy, etc. Incorrect (D): The science of robotics is Robotics.

Correct: Sericulture, or silk farming, is the cultivation of silkworms to produce silk. Incorrect (A): The cultivation of cereal crops is part of Agronomy or Agriculture. Incorrect (C): The study of serums and vaccines is part of Immunology or Pharmacology. Incorrect (D): The art of serial storytelling is a literary or media technique.

Correct: Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves (seismic waves) through the Earth or through other planet-like bodies. Incorrect (A): The size and shape of the Earth is studied in Geodesy. Incorrect (C): The movement of celestial bodies is studied in Astronomy or Celestial Mechanics. Incorrect (D): The properties of semiconductors are studied in Solid-State Physics or Materials Science.

Correct: Speleology is the scientific study of caves and other karst features, their make-up, structure, physical properties, history, life forms, and the processes by which they form (speleogenesis) and change over time (speleomorphology). Incorrect (A): The spelling of words is Orthography. Incorrect (C): The study of different species of animals is Zoology or Systematics. Incorrect (D): The art of public speaking is Rhetoric or Oratory.

Correct: Telepathy is the purported vicarious transmission of information from one person to another without using any known human sensory channels or physical interaction. It is considered a form of extrasensory perception (ESP). Incorrect (A): Communication over long distances using technology is Telecommunication. Incorrect (C): The study of television broadcasting is part of Media Studies or Communications. Incorrect (D): Treatment of diseases from a distance could refer to Telemedicine (using technology) or faith healing (non-scientific).

Correct: Zoology is the branch of biology that studies the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems. Incorrect (A): The management of zoos is Zoo Management or part of Conservation Biology. Incorrect (C): The constellations and zodiac signs are related to Astronomy and Astrology, respectively. Incorrect (D): The zones of the Earth’s climate are studied in Climatology or Geography.

Correct: An agenda is a list of items to be discussed or acted upon at a meeting. Incorrect (A): A collection of poems is an Anthology. Incorrect (C): A group of musicians is a Band. Incorrect (D): While an agenda might contain plans, its primary definition is a list of topics for discussion.

Correct: An alliance is a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations or powers to cooperate for specific purposes. Incorrect (A): A group of students could be a Class or Batch. Incorrect (C): A number of servants is an Attendance/Retinue. Incorrect (D): A gathering of people to listen is an Audience.

Correct: An anthology is a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing. Incorrect (A): A list of business matters is an Agenda. Incorrect (C): A group of heavy guns is a Battery. Incorrect (D): A decision-making body of directors is a Board.

Correct: A retinue or attendance refers to a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person. Incorrect (A): A group of pupils is a Batch. Incorrect (C): A large quantity of cotton tied in a bundle is a Bale. Incorrect (D): A group of houses bounded by four sides is a Block.

Correct: An audience is the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting. Incorrect (A): A family of young ones is a Brood. Incorrect (B): The office of judges or magistrates is a Bench. Incorrect (D): A large group of girls/ladies is a Bevy.

Correct: A band is commonly known as a group of musicians who play music together, or a group of people who have a common interest or purpose (followers). Incorrect (A): A bunch of flowers is a Bouquet. Incorrect (C): A pair of pigeons is a Brace. Incorrect (D): A storehouse for arms is a Cache or Armory.

Correct: A batch refers to a group of pupils or students, often taught together or processed as a group. Incorrect (A): A group of people traveling with vehicles is a Caravan. Incorrect (C): A list of books is a Catalogue. Incorrect (D): An inner circle of members of government is a Caucus.

Correct: A battery is a fortified emplacement for heavy guns, or a group of such guns. Incorrect (A): A small group of persons belonging to a body is a Clique. Incorrect (B): A group of friends is a Circle. Incorrect (C): A group of applauders (often paid) is a Claque.

Correct: A bale is a large bundle of raw material, such as cotton, hay, or paper, tightly bound for storage or transport. Incorrect (A): A group of locusts is a Cloud (or swarm). Incorrect (C): A group of islands is a Cluster or Archipelago. Incorrect (D): A systematic collection of laws is a Code.

Correct: The Bench refers collectively to judges or magistrates, or the place where they sit in a court. Incorrect (A): A group of people of one race moving in the same direction is a Colony/Column. Incorrect (B): A series of stars is a Constellation. Incorrect (D): A collection of drawers is a Chest.

Correct: A bevy is a large group of people or things of a particular kind, often used for girls, ladies, or quails. Incorrect (A): A meeting of delegates is a Congress or Conference. Incorrect (B): A funeral procession is a Cortege. Incorrect (D): A series of lectures or lessons is a Course.

Correct: A block is a rectangular area in a city or town surrounded by streets and typically containing a number of buildings. Incorrect (A): A group of worshippers is a Congregation. Incorrect (C): A team of sailors manning ships is a Crew. Incorrect (D): A flock of cattle being driven is a Drove.

Correct: A bouquet is an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony. Incorrect (A): The action of flying birds is a Flight (can also be a group of birds). Incorrect (B): A small fleet of boats is a Flotilla. Incorrect (D): A fleet of ships is a Fleet.

Correct: A brood is a family of young animals, especially birds, produced at one hatching or birth. Incorrect (A): A system of millions of stars is a Galaxy. Incorrect (B): A room containing pictures for sale is a Gallery. Incorrect (D): A small orchard of trees is a Grove.

Correct: A brace refers to a pair of something, particularly game birds like pigeons or pheasants. Incorrect (A): A group of houses in a village is a Hamlet. Incorrect (B): A number of fish caught at one time is a Haul. Incorrect (D): A number of ruins or stones is a Heap.

Correct: A board of directors is a group of individuals elected to represent shareholders and make significant decisions for a company or organization. Incorrect (A): A large group of animals that live together is a Herd. Incorrect (B): A swarm of bees is a Hive or Swarm. Incorrect (D): A large number of people or reasons is a Host.

Correct: A cache is a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place, such as arms or treasure. Incorrect (A): A group of robbers is a Horde (or gang). Incorrect (B): An untidy collection of things is a Jumble. Incorrect (D): Young pigs or dogs at birth are a Litter.

Correct: A caravan is a group of people, especially traders or pilgrims, traveling together across a desert or other remote area, often with vehicles or animals. Incorrect (A): A section of hair is a Lock. Incorrect (B): A society of knights or monks is an Order. Incorrect (C): A group of fowls or ducks is Poultry.

Correct: A catalogue is a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order, often with descriptions. Incorrect (A): A group of policemen is a Posse. Incorrect (B): A string of beads is a Rosary. Incorrect (D): A group of thinkers sharing similar ideas is a School.

Correct: A caucus is a meeting of supporters or members of a specific political party or movement, especially to decide policy or select candidates. It can also refer to an influential inner group. Incorrect (A): A multitude of troubles is a Sea (metaphorical). Incorrect (B): A number of similar events or matches is a Series. Incorrect (D): A large number of fish swimming together is a Shoal or School.

Correct: A clique is a small, exclusive group of people who share interests and spend time together, often excluding others. Incorrect (A): A bundle of corn or wheat is a Sheaf. Incorrect (B): A sequence of similar items is a String. Incorrect (D): A continuous flow of people is a Stream.

Correct: A circle can refer to a group of people with a common profession, interest, or acquaintanceship, such as a circle of friends. Incorrect (A): A set of followers, rooms, or furniture is a Suite. Incorrect (B): A set of clothes made of the same fabric is a Suit. Incorrect (D): The topics of studies form a Syllabus.

Correct: A claque is a group of people hired to applaud or express disapproval of a performer or public speaker. Incorrect (A): A swarm of flies or bees is a Swarm. Incorrect (B): A framework of rafters and posts is a Truss. Incorrect (D): A group of merchants is a Syndicate.

Correct: A cloud can refer to a large, dense group of flying insects, such as locusts. Incorrect (A): A group of players or horses is a Team. Incorrect (B): A large crowd of people is a Throng. Incorrect (D): A collection of lies or crimes is a Tissue (metaphorical).

Correct: A cluster is a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together, such as a cluster of islands (archipelago). Incorrect (A): A group of artists or dancers is a Troupe. Incorrect (B): A torrent of abusive invectives or rain is a Torrent. Incorrect (D): A tuft of grass or hair is a Tuft.

Correct: A code is a systematic collection of statutes or regulations, such as a legal code or penal code. Incorrect (A): A political unit containing a number of states is a Union. Incorrect (B): A barrage of questions is a Barrage. Incorrect (D): A number of arrows or stones (thrown together) is a Volley.

Correct: A column of people refers to a long, moving line. A colony can refer to a group of people of one nationality or race living in a foreign place, or moving together for settlement. Incorrect (A): A world of cares and troubles is a World (metaphorical). Incorrect (B): A list of business matters is an Agenda. Incorrect (D): A state of relationship between powers is an Alliance.

Correct: A constellation is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure. Incorrect (A): A collection of poems is an Anthology. Incorrect (B): A number of servants is an Attendance/Retinue. Incorrect (D): A group of people gathered to listen is an Audience.

Correct: A chest of drawers is a piece of furniture with multiple drawers, typically used for storing clothes. The term “chest” by itself can imply this. Incorrect (A): A group of musicians is a Band. Incorrect (B): A group of pupils is a Batch. Incorrect (D): A group of heavy guns is a Battery.

Correct: A congress is a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates, especially those from a political party or trade union or from within a particular discipline. Incorrect (A): A large quantity of cotton is a Bale. Incorrect (B): The office of judges is a Bench. Incorrect (D): A large group of girls is a Bevy.

Correct: A convoy is a group of ships or vehicles traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection. Incorrect (A): A group of houses or buildings is a Block. Incorrect (B): A bunch of flowers is a Bouquet. Incorrect (D): A family of young ones is a Brood.

Correct: A cortege is a solemn procession, especially for a funeral. Incorrect (A): A pair of pigeons is a Brace. Incorrect (B): A decision-making body of directors is a Board. Incorrect (D): A storehouse for arms is a Cache.

Correct: A course is a series of lectures or lessons in a particular subject, leading to an examination or qualification. Incorrect (A): A group of people traveling with vehicles is a Caravan. Incorrect (B): A list of books is a Catalogue. Incorrect (D): An inner circle of government members is a Caucus.

Correct: A conference is a formal meeting for discussion, often involving delegates or preachers, to exchange views or make decisions. Incorrect (A): A small group of persons is a Clique. Incorrect (B): A group of friends is a Circle. Incorrect (D): A group of applauders is a Claque.

Correct: A congregation is a group of people assembled for religious worship. Incorrect (A): A group of locusts is a Cloud. Incorrect (B): A group of islands is a Cluster. Incorrect (D): A systematic collection of laws is a Code.

Correct: A drove is a herd or flock of animals being driven in a body. Incorrect (A): A meeting of delegates is a Congress/Conference. Incorrect (B): A funeral procession is a Cortege. Incorrect (D): A series of lectures is a Course.

Correct: A crew is a group of people who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc. Incorrect (A): A group of people of one race moving together is a Colony/Column. Incorrect (B): A series of stars is a Constellation. Incorrect (D): A collection of drawers is a Chest.

Correct: Flight refers to the action or process of flying through the air. It can also mean a flock of birds. The definition given focuses on the action. Incorrect (A): A group of worshippers is a Congregation. Incorrect (B): Sailors manning ships are a Crew. Incorrect (D): A small fleet of boats is a Flotilla.

Correct: A flotilla is a fleet of boats or small ships. Incorrect (A): A fleet of large ships is simply a Fleet. Incorrect (B): A system of millions of stars is a Galaxy. Incorrect (D): A room displaying pictures is a Gallery.

Correct: A fleet is a group of ships sailing together, engaged in the same activity, or under the same ownership. It can also apply to vehicles. Incorrect (A): A small orchard of trees is a Grove. Incorrect (B): Houses in a village form a Hamlet. Incorrect (D): Fish caught at one time is a Haul.

Correct: A galaxy is a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction. (The “beauties” part in the original definition is unusual and likely poetic). Incorrect (A): A number of ruins or stones is a Heap. Incorrect (B): A large group of animals living together is a Herd. Incorrect (D): A swarm of bees is a Hive/Swarm.

Correct: A gallery is a room or building for the display or sale of works of art. Incorrect (A): A large number of people or reasons is a Host. Incorrect (B): A group of robbers is a Horde. Incorrect (D): An untidy collection of things is a Jumble.

Correct: A grove is a small wood, orchard, or group of trees. Incorrect (A): Young pigs or dogs at birth are a Litter. Incorrect (B): A section of hair is a Lock. Incorrect (D): A society of knights is an Order.

Correct: A hamlet is a small settlement, generally one smaller than a village, or a small group of houses within a village. Incorrect (A): A group of fowls or ducks is Poultry. Incorrect (B): A group of policemen is a Posse. Incorrect (D): A string of beads is a Rosary.

Correct: A haul is a quantity of something that has been stolen or is possessed illegally, or a quantity of fish caught at one time. Incorrect (A): A group of thinkers is a School. Incorrect (B): A multitude of troubles is a Sea (metaphorical). Incorrect (D): A number of similar events is a Series.

Correct: A heap is an untidy collection of things piled up haphazardly, such as a heap of stones or ruins. Incorrect (A): A large number of fish swimming together is a Shoal/School. Incorrect (B): A bundle of corn or wheat is a Sheaf. Incorrect (D): A sequence of similar items is a String.

Correct: A herd is a large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live together or are kept as livestock. Incorrect (A): A continuous flow of people is a Stream. Incorrect (B): A set of followers or rooms is a Suite. Incorrect (D): A set of clothes made of the same fabric is a Suit.

Correct: A hive is a beehive, a structure where bees live. It can also refer to the colony of bees (a swarm) itself. The provided definition “(Swarm) of bees” links it directly to the group. Incorrect (A): The topics of studies form a Syllabus. Incorrect (B): A framework of rafters is a Truss. Incorrect (D): A group of merchants is a Syndicate.

Correct: A host can refer to a large number of people or things. Incorrect (A): A group of players is a Team. Incorrect (B): A large crowd of people is a Throng. Incorrect (D): A collection of lies is a Tissue (metaphorical).

Correct: A horde is a large group of people, often used to describe a crowd, mob, or a band of nomadic people or invaders like robbers. Incorrect (A): A group of artists or dancers is a Troupe. Incorrect (B): A torrent of rain is a Torrent. Incorrect (D): A tuft of grass is a Tuft.

Correct: A jumble is an untidy collection or pile of things. Incorrect (A): A political unit of states is a Union. Incorrect (B): A barrage of questions is a Barrage. Incorrect (D): A number of arrows is a Volley (if shot) or Quiver (if stored).

Correct: A litter is the group of young animals born to an animal at one time. Incorrect (A): A world of cares is a World (metaphorical). Incorrect (B): A list of business matters is an Agenda. Incorrect (D): A relationship between states is an Alliance.

Correct: A lock of hair is a curl, tress, or ringlet of hair. Incorrect (A): A collection of poems is an Anthology. Incorrect (B): A number of servants is an Attendance/Retinue. Incorrect (D): A group of people listening is an Audience.

Correct: An order is a society of monks, priests, nuns, or knights bound by monastic vows or common rules. Incorrect (A): A group of musicians is a Band. Incorrect (B): A group of pupils is a Batch. Incorrect (D): A group of heavy guns is a Battery.

Correct: A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss, investigate, or decide on a particular matter, often as experts or representatives. Incorrect (A): A group of fowls or ducks is Poultry. Incorrect (C): A group of policemen is a Posse. Incorrect (D): A string of beads is a Rosary.

Correct: Poultry are domesticated birds kept by humans for their eggs, their meat or their feathers, such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese. Incorrect (A): A large quantity of cotton is a Bale. Incorrect (B): The office of judges is a Bench. Incorrect (D): A large group of girls is a Bevy.

Correct: A posse is a body of men, typically armed, summoned by a sheriff to enforce the law. It can also refer to a group of police. Incorrect (A): A group of houses or buildings is a Block. Incorrect (B): A bunch of flowers is a Bouquet. Incorrect (D): A family of young ones is a Brood.

Correct: A rosary is a string of beads for keeping count of prayers or a series of prayers. Incorrect (A): A pair of pigeons is a Brace. Incorrect (B): A decision-making body is a Board. Incorrect (D): A storehouse for arms is a Cache.

Correct: Besides an institution for education or a group of thinkers, a school also refers to a large group of fish or aquatic mammals swimming together. The provided definition is “A group of thinkers or learned men sharing similar ideas.” Incorrect (A): A group of people traveling is a Caravan. Incorrect (B): A list of books is a Catalogue. Incorrect (D): An inner circle of government members is a Caucus.

Correct: Metaphorically, a “sea” can refer to a vast, overwhelming quantity of something, such as troubles or difficulties. Incorrect (A): A small group of persons is a Clique. Incorrect (B): A group of friends is a Circle. Incorrect (D): A group of applauders is a Claque.

Correct: A series is a number of similar or related events or things, one following another. Incorrect (A): A group of locusts is a Cloud. Incorrect (B): A group of islands is a Cluster. Incorrect (D): A systematic collection of laws is a Code.

Correct: A shoal is a large number of fish swimming together. Incorrect (A): A group of people of one race moving is a Colony/Column. Incorrect (B): A group of stars is a Constellation. Incorrect (D): A collection of drawers is a Chest.

Correct: A sheaf is a bundle of grain stalks, like corn or wheat, laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping. Incorrect (A): A meeting of delegates is a Congress/Conference. Incorrect (B): A funeral procession is a Cortege. Incorrect (D): A series of lectures is a Course.

Correct: A string is a set of things tied or threaded together on a line, or a sequence of similar items or events. Incorrect (A): A group of worshippers is a Congregation. Incorrect (B): Sailors manning a ship are a Crew. Incorrect (D): A flock of cattle is a Drove/Herd.

Correct: A stream can refer to a continuous flow of liquid, air, gas, or a steady flow of people or things. Incorrect (A): The action of flying birds is Flight. Incorrect (B): A small fleet of boats is a Flotilla. Incorrect (D): A fleet of ships is a Fleet.

Correct: A suite can be a set of rooms arranged to be used together (e.g., hotel suite), a set of matching furniture, or a group of attendants (followers). Incorrect (A): Millions of stars form a Galaxy. Incorrect (B): Pictures and statues for sale are in a Gallery. Incorrect (D): A small orchard of trees is a Grove.

Correct: A suit is a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together. Incorrect (A): A group of houses in a village is a Hamlet. Incorrect (B): A number of fish caught at once is a Haul. Incorrect (D): A number of ruins or stones is a Heap.

Correct: A syllabus is an outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching. Incorrect (A): A large group of animals is a Herd. Incorrect (B): A swarm of bees is a Hive/Swarm. Incorrect (D): A large number of people or reasons is a Host.

Correct: A swarm is a large or dense group of flying insects, such as bees, flies, or locusts, or ants. Incorrect (A): A group of robbers is a Horde. Incorrect (B): Untidy things form a Jumble. Incorrect (D): Young pigs at birth are a Litter.

Correct: A truss is a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure. Incorrect (A): A section of hair is a Lock. Incorrect (B): A society of knights is an Order. Incorrect (D): A group of fowls is Poultry.

Correct: A syndicate is a group of individuals or organizations combined to promote some common interest, often a group of merchants or businesses. Incorrect (A): A group of policemen is a Posse. Incorrect (B): Beads on a string can be a Rosary. Incorrect (D): Thinkers with similar ideas form a School.

Correct: A team is a group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport, or a group of people or animals working together. Incorrect (A): A multitude of troubles is a Sea (metaphorical). Incorrect (B): A number of similar events is a Series. Incorrect (D): A large number of fish is a Shoal/School.

Correct: A throng is a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals. Incorrect (A): A bundle of corn is a Sheaf. Incorrect (B): A sequence of similar items is a String. Incorrect (D): A continuous flow of visitors is a Stream.

Correct: A “tissue of lies” is an idiomatic expression meaning a story, excuse, etc., that is full of lies. The definition “Of lies or crimes” refers to this intricate fabrication. Incorrect (A): A set of followers or rooms is a Suite. Incorrect (B): A set of clothes is a Suit. Incorrect (D): The topics of studies form a Syllabus.

Correct: A troupe is a group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to different venues. Incorrect (A): A swarm of flies is a Swarm. Incorrect (B): A framework of rafters is a Truss. Incorrect (D): A group of merchants is a Syndicate.

Correct: A torrent is a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid, or a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of something, such as words or feelings (like abusive invectives). Incorrect (A): A group of players is a Team. Incorrect (B): A large crowd of people is a Throng. Incorrect (D): A collection of lies is a Tissue (metaphorical).

Correct: A tuft is a bunch or collection of threads, grass, hair, or feathers, held or growing together at the base. Incorrect (A): A group of artists is a Troupe. Incorrect (B): A flow of abusive words is a Torrent. Incorrect (D): A political unit of states is a Union.

Correct: A union is the action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context (e.g., a union of states) or an organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests (a trade union). Incorrect (A): A barrage of questions is a Barrage. Incorrect (B): A number of arrows or stones is a Volley. Incorrect (D): A world of cares is a World (metaphorical).

Correct: A barrage is a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area, or a rapid, concentrated discharge of anything, such as questions or criticisms. Incorrect (A): A list of business matters is an Agenda. Incorrect (B): A relationship between states is an Alliance. Incorrect (D): A collection of poems is an Anthology.

Correct: A volley is a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time, or a burst or outpouring of many things at once (like abuses). Incorrect (A): A number of servants is an Attendance/Retinue. Incorrect (B): People gathered to listen form an Audience. Incorrect (D): A group of musicians is a Band.