Collective nouns are words that refer to a collection of people, things, animals, insects etc.

Fill in the blanks with suitable collective nouns from the list.

(choir, pride, flock, bunch, troop, flight, band, swarm, litter)

1. The cat has a ……………………. of five kittens.

2. The ………………… of singers sang melodiously.

3. The jungle safari gave us an opportunity to spot a ………………… of lions.

4. The poachers were attacked by a ……………….. of wild elephants.

5. A ………………… of bees forced us to take shelter in the cave.

6. A ……………….. of stairs leads to the terrace.

7. The ……………….. of musicians delivered a magical performance.

8. The children were amused by the ………………. of monkeys in the park.

9. A …………………. of grapes was hanging from the vine.

Answers

1. The cat has a litter of five kittens.

2. The choir of singers sang melodiously.

3. The jungle safari gave us an opportunity to spot a pride of lions.

4. The poachers were attacked by a herd of wild elephants.

5. A swarm of bees forced us to take shelter in the cave.

6. A flight of stairs leads to the terrace.

7. The band of musicians delivered a magical performance.

8. The children were amused by the troop of monkeys in the park.

9. A bunch of grapes was hanging from the vine.