Collective nouns Flashcards

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1
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What is a collective noun?

A

A name given to group of the same people, animals or things

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What is the collective noun for ants

A

army

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3
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What is the collective noun for penguins

A

colony

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4
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What is the collective noun for locusts

A

plague or swarm

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5
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What is the collective noun for rhinos

A

crush

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6
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What is the collective noun for elephants

A

herd

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7
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What is the collective noun for whales

A

pod

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8
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What is the collective noun for porpoises

A

school

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9
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What is the collective noun for fish

A

shoal

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What is the collective noun for lions

A

pride

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11
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What is the collective noun for singers

A

coir

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12
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What is the collective noun for angels

A

host

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13
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What is the collective noun for players

A

team

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14
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What is the collective noun for teachers

A

staff

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15
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What is the collective noun for spectators

A

crowd

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What is the collective noun for sailors

A

crew

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17
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What is the collective noun for dancers

A

troupe

18
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What is the collective noun for actors

A

cast

19
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What is the collective noun for directors

A

board

20
Q

What is the collective noun for savages

A

horde

21
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What is the collective noun for potatoes

A

pocket

22
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What is the collective noun for aircraft

A

squadron

23
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What is the collective noun for cutlery

A

canteen

24
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What is the collective noun for books

A

library

25
Q

What is the collective noun for stamps

A

collection

26
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What is the collective noun for cards

A

deck/ pack

27
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What is the collective noun for flowers

A

bouquet

28
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What is the collective noun for furniture

A

suite

29
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What is the collective noun for stars

A

constellation/ cluster

30
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What is the collective noun for trees

A

forest

31
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What is the collective noun for clothes

A

heap

32
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What is the collective noun for ships

A

fleet

33
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What is the collective noun for camels

A

caravan

34
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What is the collective noun for monkeys

A

troop

35
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What is the collective noun for wolves

A

pack

36
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What is the collective noun for bees

A

swarm

37
Q

What is the collective noun for keys

A

bunch

38
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What is the collective noun for birds

A

flock

39
Q

What is the collective noun for dogs

A

pack

40
Q

What is the collective noun for mice

A

nest

41
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What is the collective noun for soldiers

A

regiment