D. Choose the correct collective noun from the box and complete each sentence. The
first one has been done for you.
volley
hordes
couple
collections
team
swarm
suite
mob
1. The woman hurled a ......volley........ of abuses at her attacker.
2. A _______
of police officers was stationed outside the attacker's
embassy as a security measure.
3. The police used tear gas to disperse the _______ of hooligans
4. A __________ of locusts descended upon the village.
5. The bedroom __________ consisted of a bed , a wardrobe and a dressing table.
6. The farmer's cart was pulled by a __________ oxen.
7. Europe was invaded by __________ of savages in the middle ages.
8. The philately exhibition had some very interesting ____________ .
Answers
So, these are the correct Collective Nouns for the following sentences
Explanation:
1. The woman hurled a volley of abuses at her attacker.
2. A couple of police officers was stationed outside the attacker's
embassy as a security measure.
3. The police used tear gas to disperse the mob of hooligans
4. A swarm of locusts descended upon the village.
5. The bedroom suit consisted of a bed , a wardrobe and a dressing table.
6. The farmer's cart was pulled by a team oxen.
7. Europe was invaded by horde of savages in the middle ages.
8. The philately exhibition had some very interesting collections .
Answer:
1. The women hurled a volley of abuses at her attacker
2. A team of police officers was stationed outside the attacker's embassy as a security measure
3. The police used tear gas to disperse the mob of hooligans
4. A swarm of locusts descended upon the village
5. The bedroom suite consisted of a bed, a wardrobe and a dressing table
6. The farmer's cart was pulled by a couple of oxen
7. Europe was invaded by hordes of savages in the Middle Ages
8. The philately exhibition had some very interesting collection