English for Students

Collective Noun

Grammar Index : 2



A collective noun is the name given to a collection or group of persons or things taken as a single group or entity.



Examples :

1. A herd of cows is crossing the road.
   
   Herd means a group of cattle.
   
   In this sentence, the word herd is a collective noun.
   
   
   
   
2. A fleet of ships is sailing deep along the western coast.
   
   Fleet means a group of ships.
   
   In this sentence, the word fleet is a collective noun.
   
   
   
   
3. Army is called to rescue the boy caught in the flood.
   
   Army means a group of soldiers.
   
   In this sentence, the word army is a collective noun.
   
   
   
   
4. I presented a bouquet.
   
   Bouquet means a group of flowers.
   
   In this sentence, the word bouquet is a collective noun.
   
   
   
   
5. Fox ate a bunch of fruits.
   
   Bunch means a group of fruits.
   
   In this sentence, the word bunch is a collective noun.
   
   
   
   
6. The Indian army was the biggest one.
   
   Army means a group of soldiers.
   
   In this sentence, the word army is a collective noun.
   
   
   
   
7. The police dispersed the crowd.
   
   Police means a group of guards.
   
   In this sentence, the word police is a collective noun.
   
   
   
   
8. The family arrived.
   
   Family means a group of individuals.
   
   In this sentence, the word family is a collective noun.
   
   
   
   
9. Australian team is very strong.
   
   Team means a group of players.
   
   In this sentence, the word army is a collective noun.
   
   
   
   
10. Troop of soldiers is marching.
    
    Troop means a group of soldiers.
    
    In this sentence, the word Troop is a collective noun.

Grammar Index : 2