Let's solve the problem step by step.
Task:
Find the collective noun in each sentence.
A
collective noun is a noun that refers to a group of people, animals, or things. Examples include *team*, *flock*, *herd*, *pack*, *crowd*, etc.
We need to
underline the collective noun in each sentence.
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Here are the sentences with explanations:
1.
She shuffled the deck of cards.
- "Deck" refers to a group of cards.
✔ Collective noun: deck
2.
A pack of wolves circled the buffalo.
- "Pack" refers to a group of wolves.
✔ Collective noun: pack
3.
I went to lunch with the third grade class.
- "Class" refers to a group of students.
✔ Collective noun: class
4.
A pride of lions chased a herd of zebras.
- "Pride" refers to a group of lions.
- "Herd" refers to a group of zebras.
✔ Collective nouns: pride, herd
5.
The dogs gathered the flock of sheep.
- "Flock" refers to a group of sheep.
✔ Collective noun: flock
6.
We bought our mother a bouquet of roses.
- "Bouquet" refers to a group of flowers.
✔ Collective noun: bouquet
7.
The crowd cheered the team.
- "Crowd" refers to a group of people watching.
- "Team" refers to a group of players.
✔ Collective nouns: crowd, team
8.
The audience clapped for the cast of the play.
- "Audience" refers to a group of spectators.
- "Cast" refers to a group of actors.
✔ Collective nouns: audience, cast
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Final Answer (with underlined collective nouns):
1. She shuffled the
deck of cards.
2. A
pack of wolves circled the buffalo.
3. I went to lunch with the third grade
class.
4. A
pride of lions chased a
herd of zebras.
5. The dogs gathered the
flock of sheep.
6. We bought our mother a
bouquet of roses.
7. The
crowd cheered the
team.
8. The
audience clapped for the
cast of the play.
✔ All collective nouns have been identified and underlined.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of collective noun worksheet for grade 2.
