H1: choose the most suitable option. A ______ of ships
(a) crew
(b) fleet
(c) tribe
(d) shoal
Answer: option (b) fleet, a fleet of ships
Explanation: The sentence here refers to a collection of ships. Therefore, the options include words that describe a group of ships called a single entity.
Crew: This phrase is used to explain a collection of individuals who coordinate and do the work together, for instance, in a ship or airplane
Fleet: This word is used to describe a group of ships, trucks, and aircraft
These are often used to refer to naval vessels and warship organizations
For example, a fleet of ships/vehicles (like trucks, cars, etc.)/ducklings
Tribe: A group of people with a common ancestor is referred to as a tribe
Shoal: It’s not a generic term, its associated with fish like whales
Therefore, option b, fleet, is the appropriate answer for the given sentence.