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Worksheet 3/7 A Gaggle of Collective Nouns
Write CN for the circled Collective Noun that best describes its group. The first one has been done for you.
1.a |
An ambush of tigers stalked their prey in the tall grass. | CN |
b |
An array of tigers stalked their prey in the tall grass. | |
c |
An atlas of tigers stalked their prey in the tall grass. | |
2.a |
Flocks of ants marched through the forest carrying leaves. | |
b |
Colonies of ants marched through the forest carrying leaves. | CN |
c |
Tribes of ants marched through the forest carrying leaves. | |
3.a |
Hives of wolves howl at the full moon, calling to their pups. | |
b |
Flights of wolves howl at the full moon, calling to their pups. | |
c |
Packs of wolves howl at the full moon, calling to their pups. | CN |
4.a | Classes in the school were writing tests all day. | CN |
b |
Litters in the school were writing tests all day. | |
c |
Troops in the school were writing tests all day. | |
5.a |
Cultures full of busy beavers worked to clean their home. | |
b |
Lodges full of busy beavers worked to clean their home. | CN |
c |
Mobs full of busy beavers worked to clean their home. | |
6.a |
Prides in the United States of America meet to discuss the bills. | |
b |
Herds in the United States of America meet to discuss the bills. | |
c |
Congress in the United States of America meet to discuss bills. | CN |
7.a |
Flights of geese migrate South for the winter. | CN |
b |
Mobs of geese migrate South for the winter. | |
c |
Clans of geese migrate South for the winter. |
Here is a list of the correct use of the collective nouns from above.
ambush of tigers | pack of wolves | atlas of maps |
flock of flamingos | colony of wasps | tribe of natives |
hive of bees | flight of swallows | pack of grouse |
class of students | litter of kittens | troop of soliders |
culture of bacteria | lodge of beavers | mob of wallabees |
pride of lions | herd of whales | congress of politicians |
flight of finches | mob of gorillas | clan of hyenas |
Tessie's tips on writing...If you find the work is a bit hard, do what you know first. Don't shy away from a challenge, ask lots of questions. Recommended Reading; "A Cache of Jewels", by Ruth Heller.