10 examples of collective nouns
Collective nouns are naming words to refer a group of people, animals and things. To explain the number of a group of people, animals and things collective nouns are used. Collective nouns are placed before the specific nouns for which they are used. Collective nouns are different for all persons, animals, things etc. for examples collective nouns are different for different animal groups. Students must read and understand well the different collective nouns for all types of groups. Article ‘the’ is also used before collective nouns. So, there are some significant features to identify collective nouns and understand their usage properly. Students must notice on using the correct verb forms after collective nuns in sentences.
It is important for students to remember different names of collective nouns that are used for different groups of people, animals and things. Words like team, group, family etc. refer a complete group of some persons who work together or live together. Some words like army, team, herd etc. are commonly used for mentioning all people or animals included in the group. Students should rea all collective nouns group wise for different animals, people and things. In this way, they can understand at better level and remembering all those different collective nouns will be easier for them.
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Examples:
- The farmer kept the herd of cattle in his farmland.
- I got the chance to meet our national cricket team at the airport.
- The swarm of bees was flying away suddenly around the tree.
- My friend gave me a bunch of grapes in tiffin break.
- They presented a bouquet of flowers to their teacher on teacher’s day.
- The cast of actors for the upcoming Hollywood film is truly amazing.
- I saw a flock of sheep while travelling to mountains.
- The forest is protected by a pack of wolves.
- The group of dancers have already reached the venue for the programme.
- He always has a packet of cigarettes with him.
All the highlighted words in sentences are collective nouns.