Collective Noun [ English Grammer Teacher, ssc cgl, upsc, exams course ]

*Collective Noun*

• Collective Noun - A NOUN THAT REFERS TO GROUP OF PERSON, ANIMALES, ETC.
• S/ ES/ IES NOT --- X.
• A/AN --------------- X.
• THE ---------------- YES.

Eamples :- Team, Jurry, Lok Sabha, Shoal [ Group of Fish ], Herd, Flock, etc.

COLLECTIVE NOUN

Types of Collective Noun :-

1. Compact ---> Countable  { s/ es/ ies -- can use } 
2. Non Compact ---> Uncountable { s/ es/ ies -- can't use }

TYPES OF COLLECTIVE NOUN

Examples :- 

• Compact / Countable --> Family, Class, etc.
• Non - Compact / Uncountable --> Bevy ( Group of Ladies ), Pack, Herd, Shoal, etc

Examples :-

1. The Shoals are moving in the river.      ( wrong )
2. The Shoal are moving in the river.        ( right )
3. A Shoal of Fish is moving in the river.  ( right )

Formula :-

• A/An/The + Collective Word + of + P.C.N ( plural countable noun) + V ( singular) + Object/ Other Words

E.g. : A flock of sheep is grazing in the field.

• HERD --> Goats/ Deer/ Cattle.
• Shower --> Arrows/ Rain.
• Fleet --> Ships
• Grove --> Trees.
• Hive --> Bees.
• Litters --> Puppies/ Pigs.
• Shoal --> Fish.
• Flock --> Sheep.
• Pride --> Lions.
• Flight --> Arrows/ Birds.
• Suite --> Servants.
• Sheaf --> Corn.
• Chain --> Mountains/ Events.

{ Sheep, Deer, Fish, Cattle } --> They are considered both Singular & Plural.

• s/ es/ ies --> X [ not use with them ]

Frequently Asked Questions[FAQS]

What is Collective Noun and Example?

• Collective Noun - A NOUN THAT REFERS TO GROUP OF PERSON, ANIMALES, ETC.
•  S/ ES/ IES NOT --- X. 
• A/AN --------------- X. 
• THE ---------------- YES. 

Eamples :- Team, Jurry, Lok Sabha, Shoal [ Group of Fish ], Herd, Flock, etc.

What are the types Collective Nouns and Example?

• There are 2 types of nouns are:- 

1.  Compact ---> Countable { s/ es/ ies -- can use } 
2.  Non Compact ---> Uncountable { s/ es/ ies -- can't use } 

Examples :- Compact / Countable --> Family, Class, etc. Non - Compact / Uncountable --> Bevy ( Group of Ladies ), Pack, Herd, Shoal, etc.

By - Philosophy Boy { MindLooP}