Collective nouns.

 Collective Nouns in           English.




In this article, you will learn about the importance and usage of collective nouns in the English language.

Collective Noun Definition

A collective noun is a special type of noun used to name a group of people, animals, things, or ideas. 


usage of Collective Nouns in Sentences

When using collective nouns in sentences, keep subject-verb agreement in mind. Collective nouns often require singular verbs because they are regarded as single entities. In some cases, plural verbs might be needed, depending on the context.

Singular verb:

• The committee is meeting tomorrow.

Plural verb:

• The team are wearing their new uniforms.


Examples of Collective Nouns

There are lots of collective nouns. Below are some examples of the most common ones for people, animals, and things.

Common Collective Nouns Used for People

Here are some examples of common collective nouns used for people:

• A band of musicians

• A board of directors

• A choir of singers

• A class of students

• A crowd of people

• A gang of thieves

• A pack of thieves

• A panel of experts

• A team of players

• A troupe of dancers


Common Collective Nouns Used for Animals

 Here are some examples of common collective nouns used for animals:

• An army of ants
• A flock of birds
• A flock of sheep
• A herd of deer
• A hive of bees
• A litter of puppies
• A murder of crows
• A pack of hounds
• A pack of wolves
• A school of fish
• A swarm of locusts
• A team of horses
• A pride of lions



Common Collective Nouns Used for Things
Here are some examples of common collective nouns used for things:
• A bouquet of flowers
• A bunch of flowers
• A fleet of ships
• A forest of trees
• A galaxy of stars
• A pack of cards
• A pair of shoes
• A range of mountains





Fill in the blank in each sentence with the correct collective noun from the given highlighted words.

Band             team

Flock             Herd                        bar 
        School                      bouquet
              Swarm 


1.A ............. of bees flew out of the bush.
2.The soccer ...........won the game.
3.We saw a..........of birds in the sky.
4.A ..........of  musicians played on the street.
5.The dolphin swam with a ..........of fish.
6. My father  gave me a ............. of chocolates
7.A ..........Of flowers bloomed in the garden.
8.The .............of cows grazed in the meadow.

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