Multiple choice

Directions: The words given in the options represent things collected in the given phrase. Choose the best option.

A posse of

  1. students

  2. executives

  3. constables

  4. jury
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A 'posse' is the correct collective noun for constables - historically, it referred to a group of law enforcement officers summoned by a sheriff. Students form a 'class', executives form a 'board' or 'c-suite', and jury is itself a collective term.

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