Is officials a collective noun, common noun, or both?

The word "Officials" is a collective noun.

Explanation:

When you use the word "officials" in a sentence, it involves a group of people.

Example: The officials ruled that the batter struck out.

                Officials make decisions based on rules.

i have heard the mermaids singing, each to each.

i do not think they will sing to me

the answer is d. she became an english professor at university of georgia.