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American English Grammar |
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Collective noun |
| Learning objectives |
- Learn the definition of a collective noun
- Study examples of collective nouns
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| Definition of a collective noun |
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| Examples of collective nouns |
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a pride of lions (refers to a group of
lions)
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a herd of cattle (refers to a group of
domestic cattle)
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a flock of birds (refers to a group of
flying birds)
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a set of plans (refers to plans -
conceptual)
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a set of dinnerware (refers to dinnerware -
inanimate object)
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a pair of insects (refers to 2 insects)
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a trio of chickens (refers to 3 chickens)
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a dozen trees (refers to 12 trees)
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a score of birds (refers to 20 birds)
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a gross of apples (refers to 144 apples)
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a ream of paper (refers to 500 sheets of
paper)
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