Collective Nouns Quiz

1. What is a collective noun?

A noun that refers to a group of people, animals, or things as a single entity
A noun that is always in plural form
A noun that can be experienced with the senses
A noun that refers to a specific person

2. Which of the following is NOT a collective noun?

Pride
Apple
Swarm
Flock

3. Which sentence correctly uses a collective noun?

The pack of wolves are hunting.
The pack of wolves is hunting.
The pack of wolves were hunting.
The pack of wolves be hunting.

4. What is the collective noun for a group of lions?

A pride
A pack
A flock
A swarm

5. Which of the following collective nouns is used for people?

A herd of people
A swarm of people
A crowd of people
A flock of people

6. Which sentence contains a mistake in the use of collective nouns?

The team of players are ready.
A bouquet of flowers was on the table.
The crew of sailors sailed into the sunset.
A school of fish swam in the ocean.

7. What is the collective noun for a group of fish?

A school
A flock
A pack
A crowd

8. Which of the following is a rare and fun collective noun?

A flamboyance of flamingos
A herd of cows
A pack of dogs
A flock of birds

9. What is the general rule for verb agreement with collective nouns?

Always use a plural verb
Always use a singular verb
Use a plural verb if the group is acting as individuals
Both b and c

10. Which of the following sentences uses a collective noun incorrectly?

A team of players are practicing.
A herd of elephants was roaming the savannah.
A gaggle of geese flew overhead.
A swarm of bees was buzzing around the flowers.