Which of the following does not use a collective noun?

a. the (school orchestra) is playing saturday.

b. i wish i were on the school (football team).

c. each (couple) is going on holiday on friday.

d. the (students) are working hard to complete their assignments.

the parenthesis are the underlined words

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?