Collective Nouns

Collective Nouns

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English

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a collective noun?

Back

A collective noun is a word that refers to a group of individuals or things as a single entity, such as 'team', 'flock', or 'class'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a collective noun used in a sentence.

Back

The flock of birds flew south for the winter.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does a collective noun affect verb agreement?

Back

Collective nouns usually take a singular verb when the group acts as a single unit, e.g., 'The team wins the game.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the verb form used with the collective noun 'jury'?

Back

The jury 'argue' among themselves over the verdict.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the verb form used with the collective noun 'class'?

Back

The class 'takes' a trip to Washington, DC.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the verb form used with the collective noun 'committee'?

Back

The budget committee 'reaches' a final decision.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the verb form used with the collective noun 'swarm'?

Back

The bee swarm 'buzzes' around the hive.

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