Collective nouns are nouns that are singular but represent a group. The word group, for example, is a collective noun. It is singular but stands for more than one item together. Read each sentence below and identify the collective noun in each sentence. Three of the following have no collective nouns. Each is worth .25 points making this activity worth 3 bonus points.
1. The audience cheered for the young singer as she belted out the beautiful song.
2. The choir sang "The National Anthem" in the wrong key.
3. Our class sat in the front of the auditorium for the play.
4. Some of the cheerleaders can do backflips and air splits.5. Their dog gathers the herd in the field.
6. Shelly is excited about watching Congress in session while visiting Washington D. C.
7. That house on the corner looks like a mansion compared to the others.
8. It was scary when the flock of geese landed in my yard.
9. Although I might be exagerrating a bit, her suitcase was so heavy, it practically took an army to carry it.
10. Unfortunately their team did not have enough players, so they had to forfeit the game.
11. Everyone was so excited for the new family that moved in next door.
12. Mice can be a nuisance when they get into your pantry.
