Read the following sentences.
- A large crowd gathered in the street.
- The hungry fox saw a bunch of grapes hanging from the vine.
- We were attacked by a swarm of bees.
Here the words crowd, bunch and swarm stand for a collection of people, a collection of grapes and a collection of bees. Nouns which are thus used to denote a collection of people or things are called collective nouns.
Complete the following sentences using appropriate collective nouns.
1. A …………………………. of locusts attacked a ……………………….. of cattle.
2. A …………………………….. of birds is always a beautiful sight.
3. They welcomed the chief guest with a ………………………. of flowers.
4. As we drove down the country side, we saw a …………………………………. of sheep grazing in the fields.
5. The ………………………..of thieves has been arrested by the police.
6. There we saw a man carrying a …………………………….. of clothes on his head.
7. A ………………………………. of musicians was hired to perform at the party.
8. My friend has a fine ………………………….. of old stamps.
Answers
1. A swarm of locusts attacked a herd of cattle.
2. A flight of birds is always a beautiful sight.
3. They welcomed the chief guest with a bouquet of flowers.
4. As we drove down the country side, we saw a flock of sheep grazing in the fields.
5. The gang of thieves has been arrested by the police.
6. There we saw a man carrying a bundle of clothes on his head.
7. A band of musicians was hired to perform at the party.
8. My friend has a fine collection of old stamps.