A collective noun is the name of a group of people, animals or things taken together (a team of players, a bunch of keys). It is singular in form, but it names many. The answer key is at the end.
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Collective Nouns Worksheet with Answers
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A. Complete the group name
Choose a word from the box and write it in the blank. Use each word once. Box: swarm, pride, fleet, flight, choir, litter, crowd, team, bunch, pack.
- a __________ of bees
- a __________ of lions
- a __________ of ships
- a __________ of stairs
- a __________ of singers
- a __________ of puppies
- a __________ of people
- a __________ of cricketers
- a __________ of flowers
- a __________ of cards
B. Find the collective noun
Each sentence has one collective noun. Write it.
- The audience clapped for the singer.
- The jury gave its verdict after two hours.
- The crew of the ship worked all night.
- The committee met on Friday.
- The orchestra played a lovely tune.
- A gang of thieves broke into the shop.
C. Choose the correct word
Circle the correct collective noun.
- a (herd / flock) of elephants
- a (colony / team) of ants
- a (troop / pack) of monkeys
- a (bouquet / litter) of roses
D. Write your own
Write one sentence using each collective noun.
- family
- class
- band
Answer Key
A. Complete the group name
- swarm
- pride
- fleet
- flight
- choir
- litter
- crowd
- team
- bunch
- pack
B. Find the collective noun
- audience
- jury
- crew
- committee
- orchestra
- gang
C. Choose the correct word
- herd
- colony
- troop
- bouquet
D. Write your own
- Answers will vary, e.g. My family goes to Jaipur every winter.
- Answers will vary, e.g. Our class won the quiz.
- Answers will vary, e.g. The band played at the wedding.