Q: "A group of ten people are in a van, all smiling at the camera." Does this mean that "There are ten people in a van posing for a picture"?
A: yes

Q: "A group of people sit outside playing cards." Does this mean that "A group is having poker night in the garage"?
A: no

Q: "A young woman is painting a guard rail." Does this mean that "A person is painting"?
A: yes

Q: "A group of people are in the distance walking on a beach at sunset." Does this mean that "A group of wild dogs running towards the beached whale."?
A:
no