Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word(s) in the given sentence.
The deer were afraid when they saw a school of fish approaching.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Pack of wolves.
Given sentence: The deer were afraid when they saw a school of fish approaching.
Meaning: The sentence is using “school” to refer to a group of animals; here, it’s asking for the correct group term for a predatory animal that would scare deer.
Example: The deer ran away when a pack of wolves appeared nearby.
Correct substitution: Pack of wolves
Meaning: A group of wolves living and hunting together.
Example: A pack of wolves was spotted near the forest edge.
Meaning of the other options:
Swarm of hyenas is incorrect; “swarm” is used for insects.
Herd of lions is incorrect; lions live in a pride, not a herd.
Flock of buffaloes is incorrect; “flock” is used for birds or small animals.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct substitution.