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                             Collective Nouns





        Nouns which are used to denote a collection of people or things are called collective nouns.

        Fill in the blanks with collective nouns from the Help Box.


          1.  A _________________ of musicians was performing in the hall.






                                              2.   A  _________________  of  11  players  was  travelling  to  the
                                                  stadium.





          3.  A _________________ gathered in the chowk.







                                              4.  A _________________ of thieves broke into the house.






          5.  An _________________ of ants was climbing the trees.






                                              6.  A _________________ of birds was flying in sky.







          7.  A _________________ of cyclists is ready for the race.






                                              8.     A _________________ of fruits were kept on the table.



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                                          pack, bunch, army, team, crowd, peloton, flock, band



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