E-Lecture - Collective Noun

Collective Noun: These nouns are the name of collection or group of persons, places or things.

Examples

  • A crowd has created all these problems.
  • The jury has decided to send him to jail.
  • A flock of sheep is grazing in the field.
  • A bunch of keys has been lost.

A few collective nouns:

  • A committee of members
  • A flock of sheep
  • A herd of cattle
  • A swarm of insects
  • A bevy of girls
  • A galaxy of stars
  • A gang of bandits
  • A class of learners
  • A fleet of ships
  • An archipelago of islands
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