Collective Nouns Quiz

What is a collective noun?Choose the correct answer:

A noun that refers to a group of people, animals, or things as a single entity
A noun that is always in plural form
A noun that can be experienced with the senses
A noun that refers to a specific person

Which of the following is NOT a collective noun?Choose the correct answer:

Pride
Apple
Swarm
Flock

Which sentence correctly uses a collective noun?Choose the correct answer:

The pack of wolves are hunting.
The pack of wolves is hunting.
The pack of wolves were hunting.
The pack of wolves be hunting.

What is the collective noun for a group of lions?Choose the correct answer:

A pride
A pack
A flock
A swarm

Which of the following collective nouns is used for people?Choose the correct answer:

A herd of people
A swarm of people
A crowd of people
A flock of people

Which sentence contains a mistake in the use of collective nouns?Choose the correct answer:

The team of players are ready.
A bouquet of flowers was on the table.
The crew of sailors sailed into the sunset.
A school of fish swam in the ocean.

What is the collective noun for a group of fish?Choose the correct answer:

A school
A flock
A pack
A crowd

Which of the following is a rare and fun collective noun?Choose the correct answer:

A flamboyance of flamingos
A herd of cows
A pack of dogs
A flock of birds

What is the general rule for verb agreement with collective nouns?Choose the correct answer:

Always use a plural verb
Always use a singular verb
Use a plural verb if the group is acting as individuals
Both b and c

Which of the following sentences uses a collective noun incorrectly?Choose the correct answer:

A team of players are practicing.
A herd of elephants was roaming the savannah.
A gaggle of geese flew overhead.
A swarm of bees was buzzing around the flowers.