identify each underlined collective noun as either singular (S)or plural(P). The fleet are lining up one behind the other. S P2The army plans to divide into two groups. S P3The herd stampedes across the prairie. S P

Exercise 8 Read the sentences. Does the collective noun indicate a group acting together as a single unit? If so, circle the singular verb. Does the collective noun indicate a group in which each member acts individually? Circle the plural noun. 1. The jury (were/was) arguing about the importance of evidence. 2. A whole company of soldiers (is/are) marching in the parade. 3. A gaggle of geese (is/are) running every which way in the barnyard. 4. Those people (live/lives) in North America. 5. The police (has/have) arrested the suspect. 6. That troupe of actors always (stay/stays) at the Grand Hotel. 7. The committee (is/are) handing in their ballots. 8. Our school band (play/plays) many lively marches. 9. A big colony of ants (lives/live) under the front porch. 10. The government (are/is) entitled to collect taxes.

Which of the following is not a Collective Noun?FleetCrowdFamilyJudgement

Which of the following is the best way of writing the given sentences?S1: The Indian cricket team are divided in groups after the defeat in Champions trophy.S2: The Indian cricket team is divided in groups after the defeat in Champions trophy.S1Both S1 and S2Neither S1 nor S2S2

Cattle:herd :: Sheep: ?

Cattle : Herd :: Sheep : ?