Identify and encircle the collective noun in each sentence and write it in the space provided.
1. A school of fish swam together in the coral reef.
2. The herd of cattle grazed peacefully in the meadow.
3. A swarm of bees buzzed around the flowers.
4. The choir of singers performed beautifully at the concert.
5. The committee of judges decided against the complainant.
III. Circle the correct form of the verb to use in the sentence.
1. The tables in our classroom (is, are) broken.
2. My classmate (do, does) his homework diligently.
3. Our lives (is, are) precious.
4. Ideas (come, comes) naturally for her.
5. Memories (fade, fades).
6. The family (is, are) going on a vacation.
7. The family (is, are) wearing different outfits.
8. The flock (is, are) scattering in different direction.
9. The flock (is, are) flying south for winter.
10. The choir (sing, sings) songs of praises.
Answer (2)
Collective nouns include words like 'school,' 'herd,' and 'choir,' which refer to groups acting as a single unit. The correct verb forms in sentences depend on whether the subject is singular or plural. This understanding aids in both identification and grammatical correctness.
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To answer these two sets of questions, we'll need to identify collective nouns in Part II and choose the correct form of the verb in Part III.
II. Identify and encircle the collective noun in each sentence and write it in the space provided:
A school of fish swam together in the coral reef.
The herd of cattle grazed peacefully in the meadow.
A swarm of bees buzzed around the flowers.
The choir of singers performed beautifully at the concert.
The committee of judges decided against the complainant.
In each sentence, the word highlighted is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to group people or things taken together as one whole.
III. Circle the correct form of the verb to use in the sentence:
The tables in our classroom are broken.
My classmate does his homework diligently.
Our lives are precious.
Ideas come naturally for her.
Memories fade .
The family is going on a vacation.
The family are wearing different outfits.
The flock are scattering in different directions.
The flock is flying south for winter.
The choir sings songs of praises.
When choosing the correct verb form, consider whether the subject is singular or plural. Keep in mind that collective nouns can take singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.
