Nouns Flashcards
1
Q
what is a collective noun?
A
A collective noun is when the subject is a singular group of the same thing
2
Q
Why is the correct way to say the following:
A: The herd of cattle is grazing.
B: The herd of cattle are grazing.
A
A is the correct answer because “herd” is treated as a singular noun.
3
Q
describe a pronoun.
A
a pronoun is a word that stands in the place of a noun