Let’s go through each sentence one by one and pick the best collective noun from the word bank.
Word bank:
box, colony, hive, litter, army, deck, basket, fleet, pack, flock
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1.
My dog has a new __________ of puppies.
→ Puppies born to a dog are called a “litter”.
✔ Answer:
litter
2.
The __________ of crackers are in the cupboard.
→ Crackers usually come in a “box”.
✔ Answer:
box
3.
The __________ of bees attacked me.
→ Bees live in a “hive” — that’s their home and group name.
✔ Answer:
hive
4.
I bought a __________ of gum at the store.
→ Gum often comes in a “pack” (like a pack of gum).
✔ Answer:
pack
5.
There was a __________ of ships in the harbor.
→ A group of ships is called a “fleet”.
✔ Answer:
fleet
6.
The __________ of soldiers marched onto the field.
→ Soldiers march as an “army”.
✔ Answer:
army
7.
There was a __________ of beavers in the pond.
→ Beavers live together in a “colony”.
✔ Answer:
colony
8.
I dropped the __________ of cards on the floor.
→ Cards come in a “deck”.
✔ Answer:
deck
9.
I saw a __________ of sheep on the road.
→ Sheep travel in a “flock”.
✔ Answer:
flock
10.
I got a __________ of berries from the farmer.
→ Berries are often picked and carried in a “basket”.
✔ Answer:
basket
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Final Answer:
1. litter
2. box
3. hive
4. pack
5. fleet
6. army
7. colony
8. deck
9. flock
10. basket
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of collective noun worksheets.
