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English (2.4) Collective Nouns

This document provides information about collective nouns. It begins by asking the reader to fill in blanks with collective nouns based on context clues. It then defines collective nouns as nouns that represent groups of people, animals, or things, usually followed by "of" and a plural noun. Examples of collective nouns for different groups are provided. The document notes that collective nouns can be singular or plural and are not the same as plural nouns. It wraps up by restating the basic format of a collective noun. The document concludes by providing another exercise for the reader to practice using collective nouns correctly.

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English (2.4) Collective Nouns

This document provides information about collective nouns. It begins by asking the reader to fill in blanks with collective nouns based on context clues. It then defines collective nouns as nouns that represent groups of people, animals, or things, usually followed by "of" and a plural noun. Examples of collective nouns for different groups are provided. The document notes that collective nouns can be singular or plural and are not the same as plural nouns. It wraps up by restating the basic format of a collective noun. The document concludes by providing another exercise for the reader to practice using collective nouns correctly.

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English [2.4] Collective Nouns Mitsa Tutoring Organization || 2021.

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COLLECTIVE NOUNS

MEASURE Test your knowledge!

INSTRUCTIONS: Fill in the blanks with the correct collective nouns based on
the context clues given by the sentences. Use the collective nouns found in the
box below.

quiver school
team pack
column regiment

1. While scuba diving, Percy swam by a _______ of fish.


2. An ________ of soldiers marched in unison as part of the ceremony.
3. Bianca quickly reached for her ________ of arrows before leaving for battle.
4. The ________ of wolves quietly stalked the deer before swiftly pouncing on
their prey.
5. A ________ of smoke rose from the chimney of Amanda’s house as she lit up
her fireplace to stay warm during the winter.

INSPIRE Set your goals!

Understand the definition of a collective noun

Properly use collective nouns in a sentence

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TEACH Learn with us!

Collective nouns are nouns that represent a collection or group of persons,


animals, or things. They are usually followed by the preposition “of” then the plural
form of the noun being referred to:

collective noun + "of" + plural noun

The table below contains examples of collective nouns for groups of different
persons, animals, and things.

Persons Animals Things


a host of angels an army of ants a group of islands
a choir of singers a gaggle of geese a basket of fruits
a bevy of ladies a flock of birds an album of photos
a crew of sailors a brood of chickens an bundle of sticks
a panel of judges a herd of cattles an deck of cards
a staff of employees a litter of kittens a fleet of ships
a line of kings a swarm of wasps a cloud of dust

NOTE:
Even if collective nouns refer to several individuals, do not confuse them
with plural nouns. Plural nouns refer to more than one of a particular noun
and are denoted by adding an “s” to the end of a word. A collective noun is a
word used in place for several individual persons, animals, or things.
Collective nouns can be used in both singular and plural forms.

Examples:
A band of musicians passed through the street playing a sweet melody.
Bands of musicians passed through the street playing a sweet melody.

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SUMMARIZE Wrap it up!

Collective nouns are names for groups of persons, animals, or things. Some
examples of collective nouns are a team of players, a herd of cattle, and a collection
of coins. Collective nouns tend to follow this format:

collective noun + "of" + plural noun

APPLY Check your learning!

INSTRUCTIONS: Fill in the blanks with the correct collective nouns. Depending
on the context clues given by the sentences, use either the singular or plural
form of the collective nouns.

1. The magician laid out a ________ of cards in front of the volunteer.


2. Emma brought with her a ________ of fruits for the picnic.
3. Taylor was able to find several ________ of photographs in her attic.
4. ________ of boats carrying excited tourists arrived on the island.
5. I saw a ________ of students taking a field trip when I visited the museum.
6. ________ of flowers were delivered to Silena’s doorstep on Valentine’s Day.
7. Toby was covered in stings after being chased by a ________ of bees.
8. The hen refused to leave her ________ of chicks.
9. The notorious ________ of robbers was able to successfully get away with
their crime once again.
10. To get ready for their game tomorrow, the ________ of soccer players
practiced all day on the field.

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ANSWER KEY

MEASURE: APPLY (other appropriate answers can apply):


1. school 1. pack 6. bouquets
2. regiment 2. basket 7. swarm
3. quiver 3. albums 8. brood
4. pack 4. fleets 9. gang
5. column 5. class 10. team

REFERENCES
The Albert Team. (2021, February 19). Collective nouns: Definition, examples, &
exercises. https://www.albert.io/blog/collective-nouns/

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