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

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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.

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3
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describe a pronoun.

A

a pronoun is a word that stands in the place of a noun

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