mixture or collection

[mohammed sayed]

i read this this sentence and i couldnot figure it out . The shop is run by a [ mixture - collection ] of volunteers and paid staff . thanks in advance

 

[bella*]

The shop is run by a mixure of /a collection (=a group of both) volunteers (that do not get paid)and people that get paid

 

[mohammed sayed]

thanks for your answer but which one of the two words is more common here mixture or collecton

 

[bella*]

erm both are used :S

 

[bella*]

oh no wait its definatly a mixture of!! a combination of two or more different things, people, qualities etc

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/mixture

 

[mohammed sayed]

thanks for your help