Question

what is the meaning of cream of the crop?
the judges said that all of the contest entries were excellent, but alana’s was the cream of the crop and earned a ribbon.
a weakness
the best of the group

Explanation:

The phrase "cream of the crop" is an idiom. Idioms are expressions that have a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words. In this case, "cream" (the rich, top part of milk) and "crop" (a group of harvested plants) are used together figuratively. It means the best part or the most excellent members of a group. In the context of the text, since all contest entries were excellent but Alana's was the "cream of the crop", it implies her entry was the best among them.

Answer:

The best of the group.