3.2.1 - Collective Nouns
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What is a collective noun? Give an example.
💡 Hint: Think of groups of animals or people.
Identify the collective noun in this sentence: 'The flock of birds flew overhead.'
💡 Hint: It's the word describing the group of birds.
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What is a collective noun?
💡 Hint: Think about how they help us refer to multiple things at once.
True or False: A collective noun always requires a plural verb.
💡 Hint: Remember, context is crucial.
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Write two sentences that illustrate the use of a collective noun, showing both a singular and plural verb agreement for the same noun.
💡 Hint: Think about what the group is doing—together or individually.
Create a paragraph that uses at least three different collective nouns, ensuring proper subject-verb agreement in context.
💡 Hint: Mix those collective nouns in your writing and see how their usage changes the meaning!
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