Multiple choice

Directions: Choose a collective noun to fill in the following question.

A _____ of ruins.

  1. stack

  2. pile

  3. heap

  4. jumble
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A heap of ruins is the correct collective noun. Heap implies a disordered pile or accumulation, which fits ruins better than stack (too organized), pile (too neat), or jumble (too chaotic without implying size).

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