Collective Nouns Quiz: Grammar Test!
15 Questions
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Do you understand what a collective noun is? A collective noun is a compilation of things taken as a whole. Most collective nouns in ordinary speech are not specific to one type of item. You could say that you adopted a group of adorable little furry kittens. The s at the end of the kitten signifies that it is more than one. Play our quiz and demonstrate your knowledge of collective nouns.
Questions and Answers
- 1.The team _____ on the field.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- 2.The team _____ showering.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- 3.His family _____ in that house.
- A.
Live
- B.
Lives
- 4.His family _____ living in various parts of Canada.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- 5.The jury _____ in the courtroom.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- 6.The jury _____ still debating the case.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- 7.The tongs ____ by the fireplace.
- A.
Was
- B.
Were
- 8.Tweezers _____ useful when handling stamps.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- 9.The Adventures of Tom Sawyer _____ liked by us all.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- 10.RL Stevenson’s books _____ worth reading.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- 11.The ship’s crew ______ a mixed group of different nationalities.
- A.
Was
- B.
Were
- 12.A pair of scissors ____ in the drawer.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- 13.The committee _____ divided on the issue.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- 14.The class _____ a bright one.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- 15.The class ______ a mixed lot.
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
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