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COLLECTIVE NOUNS 

1. Collective nouns are words used to describe a group of  nouns. For example, 52 cards would be known as a deck of cards. Complete each sentence by choosing the correct collective noun from the box at the bottom of the page. 

1. Swimming in the shallow water was a ______________ of herrings. 

2. A ___________ of sheep was happily grazing in the field. 

3. All night we could hear the _____________ of wolves howling. 

4. Looking out to sea, we noticed a ___________ of dolphins swimming. 

5. The _____________ of lions slept all day on the African plains. 

6. A long ______________ of steps led to the top of the tower. 

7. Our cat has just had a _______________ of seven kittens. 

8. We each picked a _______________ of juicy grapes from the vine. 

9. The hen waddled by with her _______________ of chicks. 

10.A ______________ of thieves stole the precious diamonds. 

11.In the jungle, we could see a __________ of monkeys swinging in the 

trees.