Collective Nouns Collective nouns are words used to

Collective Nouns • Collective nouns are words used to mean “a group of”. • For example: instead of saying --- a group of books we say--------- a library of books instead of saying --- a group of flowers we say--------- a bunch of flowers

Can you figure out which collective noun matches with which noun? Collective Nouns Flight Bunch School Band Bananas Fish Musicians Steps

Can you figure out which collective noun matches with which noun? Collective Nouns Flight Bunch School Band Nouns Bananas Fish Musicians Steps a flight of steps ; a bunch of bananas ; a school of fish ; a band of musicians

Can you match the collective nouns to their nouns? Collection Troop Pack Pride Litter Forest Chest String Swarm Heap Troupe Clutch Herd Tuft Gang Reel Lions Elephants Stamps Grass Minstrels Stones Monkeys Trees Pearls Drawers Wolves Bees Thieves Cotton Eggs Kittens

A collection of stamps A heap of stones A pride of lions A herd of elephants A chest of drawers A swarm of bees A pack of wolves A clutch of eggs A forest of trees A gang of thieves A troop of monkeys A troupe of minstrels A litter of kittens A tuft of grass A string of pearls A reel of cotton

Using collective nouns. Creating sentences using the collective nouns. For example: The other side of the gate was guarded heavily by a swarm of bees. In Masai Mara, a pride of lions watched with hunger in their eyes as the lioness chased the lonely gazelle. Now try creating some sentences of your own using the collective nouns.

Can you spot the collective nouns in this passage. A company of actors flew from England to U. S. A to cast in a new Harry Potter movie. On arrival, they were greeted with a bouquet of flowers and the board of directors. “I hope, young man, you slept well. I’d like to explain a few things before we leave this airport, ” said the Managing Director. “You, I believe are going to require a sheaf of arrows. Please remember that the safety of the team of horses is paramount in that particular scene. If not, then you better start praying for a host of angels to protect you!” Now try creating a passage of your own using as many collective nouns as possible.

A company of actors flew from England to U. S. A to cast in a new Harry Potter movie. On arrival, they were greeted with a bouquet of flowers and the board of directors. “I hope, young man, you slept well. I’d like to explain a few things before we leave this airport, ” said the Managing Director. “You, I believe are going to require a sheaf of arrows. Please remember that the safety of the team of horses is paramount in that particular scene. If not, then you better start praying for a host of angels to protect you!”