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Nouns (Collective) 02

Both 'family' and 'colony' are collective nouns in 'Our family saw a colony of penguins'.

Nouns (Collective) 02

Collective nouns refer to groups of people, animals or items. Did you know that collective nouns are never plural? It's a handy bit of knowledge for your back pocket! Find the collective nouns in the second English quiz of the series.

Which of these options do you prefer?

  1. The aid committee appealed for a team of volunteers.

  2. The roman officer commanded a legion of soldiers.

  3. The Bournemouth conference attracted a huge crowd.

  4. A flotilla of dinghies sailed on the calm sea.

  5. The participants gave talks to the assembled groups.

  6. The family watched the migrating flocks fly overhead.

  7. The football team thanked the audience.

  8. The gathering enjoyed the festival music.

  9. The congress debated new rules and suggestions.

  10. The congregation greeted the bride and bridegroom.

Quiz written by Sue Daish

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