Question

H. Fill in the blanks in the sentences below with the right collective noun.


1. Irina gathered a _________
of flowers for her mother.

2. In the forest, we saw a________
of elephants.

3. Sailors saw a__________
of fish swimming in the ocean.

4. A ____________ of dust rose when Gramma shook the old carpet.

5. Wasim saw a _________of wolves chasing a deer.

6. An anthill is a sign that a _________ of ants lives nearby.

7. A __________ of crows descended as soon as Gramma scattered the corn.

8. The farmer has to take his _________ of cattle for grazing. ​

Answer 1

AnswErs :-

1. Irina gathered a bouquet  of flowers for her mother.

2. In the forest, we saw a herd of elephants.

3. Sailors saw a shoal of fish swimming in the ocean.

4. A cloud of dust rose when Gramma shook the old carpet.

5. Wasim saw a pack of wolves chasing a deer.

6. An anthill is a sign that a colony of ants lives nearby.

7. A murder of crows descended as soon as Gramma scattered the corn.

8. The farmer has to take his herd of cattle for grazing.

Extra Information :-

⇒ A collective noun is a collection of items taken as a whole.

⇒ They are used to describe a group.