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SCMP Reporter

Collective Nouns

Hamley's had a FLEET of special delivery vans.

FLEET is a collective noun. It is used for a group of commercial vehicles. When would you use these other collective nouns?

Herd, Flock, School

Canteen, Pride, Crowd

Team, Class

1. My brother is in a ________of very badly behaved pupils.

2. We saw a big ________of elephants when we were in Africa.

3. Chris trains with a _______ of excellent swimmers.

4. A _______ of bluebirds had just flown past the window.

5. We saw a _______ of tuna when we were out in the fishing boat.

6. There was a great _______ of fans outside the theatre.

7. In The Jungle Book, Simba is part of a _______of lions.

8. I have bought her a _______ of knives and forks for her wedding present.

Answers:

1.class; 2.herd; 3.team; 4.flock; 5.school; 6.crowd; 7.pride; 8.canteen



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