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Which one of the following correctly defines a collective noun?
Which one of the following correctly defines a collective noun?
- A noun that represents a group or collection of people, animals, or things (correct)
- A noun that describes an action or occurrence
- A noun that refers to a specific person, place, or thing
- A noun that indicates a quality or characteristic
Which of the following is NOT an example of a collective noun?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a collective noun?
- Swarm
- Flock
- Herd
- Individual (correct)
Which of the following is a correct sentence using a collective noun?
Which of the following is a correct sentence using a collective noun?
- The students is studying for the exam.
- The elephants is in the zoo.
- The team are playing well. (correct)
- The birds is flying in the sky.
An army of ______ marched through the streets
An army of ______ marched through the streets
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A herd of ______ grazed in the field
A herd of ______ grazed in the field
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A swarm of ______ filled the sky
A swarm of ______ filled the sky
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Study Notes
Collective Nouns
- A collective noun is a special type of noun that denotes a group of people, animals, or things.
- Examples of collective nouns include army, herd, and swarm.
Correct Sentence Using a Collective Noun
- A correct sentence using a collective noun would be: "An army of soldiers marched through the streets."
- Another correct sentence would be: "A herd of cows grazed in the field."
- A third correct sentence would be: "A swarm of bees filled the sky."
Incorrect Example of a Collective Noun
- "Not an example of a collective noun" implies that the phrase or word is not a group of people, animals, or things.
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Test your knowledge of collective nouns with this quiz! Learn what a collective noun is, identify examples, and practice using them in correct sentences. Challenge yourself and see how well you know these unique grammatical terms!
