Multiple choice Directions: Select the word denoting a group or collection of items: A _____ of cotton. bundle bale sheaf collection Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation A bale of cotton is the correct collective noun. Cotton is compressed and packaged into large bundles called bales for storage and transport. A bundle can apply to many items, a sheaf is specifically for grain/stalks, and collection is too generic.