Collective

What is a Collective Noun?

A collective noun is the collection of persons or things taken together and spoken of as a whole. In simple words, a collective noun is a word or phrase that refers to a group of people or things as one entity.

Grammatically, a Collective Noun refers to a group of people or things as a singularity or one entity. Therefore when it comes to SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT, ‘Common Noun’ always refers to singularity or one entity. But, remember some exceptions are always there which you will be learning one by one in other posts.

Examples of Collective Nouns

Following are some examples of Collective Nouns:

1. A herd of cattle is grazing.
2. A pair of shoes is required.
3. The army is marching ahead.
4. A crowd is gathering outside.
5. A bouquet of flowers was given to the Chief Guest.
6. The road is full of traffic.
7. A band of musicians is invited to the toddy’s program.
8. A group of people is standing there.
9. A Quiver of arrows is there for you.