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                                                   Collective Nouns
                                                   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 Clue 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 was kept on the table.



                                             Clue Box
                                             Clue Box
                                                  pack, assortment, army, team, crowd,
                                                  peloton, flock, band

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