Let’s go through each sentence one by one and pick the best collective noun from the list that fits.
The words we can choose from are:
- litter
- staff
- bundle
- mob
- squad
- harvest
- bowl
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Sentence 1:
“We saw a ______ of kangaroos in the outback.”
→ Kangaroos often travel in groups called a “mob”.
✔ So,
mob is correct.
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Sentence 2:
“Sam had a large ______ of soup for dinner.”
→ Soup is served in a container — usually a “bowl”.
✔ So,
bowl is correct.
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Sentence 3:
“A ______ of employees had a meeting.”
→ Employees working together at a company are called “staff”.
✔ So,
staff is correct.
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Sentence 4:
“There was a ______ of sticks on the ground.”
→ Sticks tied or grouped together are called a “bundle”.
✔ So,
bundle is correct.
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Sentence 5:
“A ______ of soldiers marched over the field.”
→ Soldiers trained to work as a team are called a “squad”.
✔ So,
squad is correct.
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Sentence 6:
“The ______ of puppies started barking.”
→ A group of baby animals (like puppies) born together is called a “litter”.
✔ So,
litter is correct.
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We didn’t use “harvest” — that’s for crops like wheat or corn, not needed here.
All answers fit perfectly!
Final Answer:
1. mob
2. bowl
3. staff
4. bundle
5. squad
6. litter
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of collective nouns worksheet pdf.
