Collective Nouns
What are collective nouns? Collective nouns are words that name a group of people, animals, or things. They help us talk about groups as a single unit.
Collective nouns make your writing more precise and interesting!
Common Collective Nouns
a flock of birdsa team of playersa herd of cowsa pack of wolvesa bunch of grapesa school of fisha pride of lionsa swarm of beesa group of friendsa band of musiciansa class of studentsa bouquet of flowersa fleet of shipsa litter of puppiesa pod of dolphinsa troop of scoutsa crowd of peoplea set of toolsa pair of shoesa deck of cardsa cluster of starsa committee of expertsa panel of judgesa choir of singersa string of pearlsa forest of treesa galaxy of starsa gaggle of geesea cast of actorsa bevy of swans
Examples
- We saw a flock of birds flying south.
- The team of players won the game.
- A herd of cows grazed in the field.
- She bought a bunch of grapes.
- A school of fish swam by.
- The pride of lions rested in the shade.
- A swarm of bees buzzed around the flowers.
- The class of students listened to the teacher.
- He gave her a bouquet of flowers.
- A fleet of ships sailed across the sea.
Worksheet: Fill in the Blank
- A ___ of puppies played in the yard.
- We saw a ___ of geese by the lake.
- She wore a ___ of pearls.
- A ___ of scouts went camping.
- The ___ of actors performed on stage.
Show Answers
- Q1: litter
- Q2: gaggle
- Q3: string
- Q4: troop
- Q5: cast
Tips for Using Collective Nouns
- Collective nouns are usually singular (e.g., The class is ready).
- Use them to talk about groups as one unit.
- Some collective nouns are used for people, some for animals, and some for things.
More Resources
- Learn about nouns, countable nouns, and parts of speech.
- Try more common nouns or compound words.
- Practice with figurative language and reading comprehension.