Let's solve this
"Writing Collective Nouns" worksheet step by step.
What is a collective noun?
A
collective noun refers to a group of people, animals, or things. For example:
- A
flock of birds
- A
team of players
- A
choir of singers
We are given a
word bank with the following collective nouns:
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swarm, choir, flock, team, litter, crowd, army, box, basket, class
Now let’s go through each sentence and choose the correct collective noun from the word bank.
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1) My dog has a new ________ of puppies.
- Puppies are young dogs.
- The correct collective noun for a group of puppies is
litter.
✔ Answer: litter
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2) The ________ of sheep were in the valley.
- A group of sheep is called a
flock.
✔ Answer: flock
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3) The ________ of crayons goes on the shelf.
- Crayons are often stored in a
box.
- "Box" is used as a collective noun here (a box of crayons).
✔ Answer: box
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4) The ________ of people watched the parade.
- A large group of people watching an event is called a
crowd.
✔ Answer: crowd
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5) He was chased by a ________ of bees.
- Bees flying together are called a
swarm.
✔ Answer: swarm
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6) The ________ of soldiers marched in line.
- Soldiers marching together form an
army.
✔ Answer: army
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7) The ________ of students were working.
- A group of students in a classroom is called a
class.
✔ Answer: class
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8) There is a ________ of fruits on the table.
- A collection of fruits is often referred to as a
basket of fruits.
- "Basket" is used here as a collective noun.
✔ Answer: basket
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9) The church ________ sang the hymns.
- A group of singers in a church is called a
choir.
✔ Answer: choir
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10) His hockey ________ made it to the finals.
- A group of hockey players is called a
team.
✔ Answer: team
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
litter
2.
flock
3.
box
4.
crowd
5.
swarm
6.
army
7.
class
8.
basket
9.
choir
10.
team
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📝 Summary:
This exercise helps students understand how
collective nouns are used to describe groups. Each answer fits naturally into the context of the sentence and matches the word bank.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade nouns worksheet.
