Understanding Collective Nouns

The video introduces the concept of collective nouns using the example of an orchestra. It explains that collective nouns refer to groups acting as a single entity, like 'orchestra' or 'bouquet'. The video provides examples of collective nouns for people, animals, and things, and discusses how they are used in sentences with singular verbs. It concludes by encouraging viewers to identify collective nouns in their own lives.

What is a symphony orchestra?

• A group of singers

• A collection of paintings

• A large group of musicians

• A type of dance performance

Which of the following is a collective noun?

• Cello

• Concert

• Bouquet

• Musician

Why do we use singular verbs with collective nouns?

• Because they refer to a single person

• Because they are always plural

• Because they act as a single unit

• Because they end with 's'

Which collective noun would you use for a group of people working on a ship?

• Audience

• Class

• Crew

• Team

What is the collective noun for a group of birds?

• Flock

• Pack

• Herd

• Colony

Which verb should be used with the collective noun 'family'?

• Were

• Is

• Was

• Are

Which of the following is NOT a collective noun?

• Hive

• Fleet

• Stack

• Concert