Collective Nouns

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What is a collective noun?

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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'.

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Give an example of a collective noun for animals.

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A common example is 'herd', which refers to a group of animals, such as cows or elephants.

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What is the collective noun for a group of bees?

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The collective noun for a group of bees is 'hive'.

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What is the collective noun for a group of students?

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The collective noun for a group of students is 'class'.

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Identify the collective noun in this sentence: 'The army marched across the field.'

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The collective noun is 'army'.

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What is the collective noun for a group of flowers?

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The collective noun for a group of flowers is 'bouquet'.

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What is the difference between a collective noun and a plural noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group as a single unit, while a plural noun refers to multiple individual items.

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Provide an example of a collective noun for people.

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An example of a collective noun for people is 'team', as in a sports team.

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What is the collective noun for a group of fish?

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The collective noun for a group of fish is 'school'.

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Identify the collective noun in this sentence: 'The committee made a decision.'

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The collective noun is 'committee'.