What is the collective noun in the sentence On Sundays our family eats in the dining room?

Answer 1

There is no collective noun in the example sentence. A collective noun is a function of a noun, not a characteristic inherent in a noun; for example:

On Sundays, a family of writers eats in the dining room.

Answer 2

There is no standard collective noun for a group of dining tables.

In most cases, a group of dining tables is referred to by the place where the group is found, for example a dining hall, a cafeteria, a restaurant, etc.

Answer 3

There are two functioning definitions for a collective noun:

1. A noun for a group of people or things.

2. A noun used to group people or things.

Using definition 1, the collective noun is 'family'.

Using definition 2, there is no collective noun in the example sentence.

In order to qualify under definition 2, the collective noun must 'group' a plural noun for people or things. Examples:

On Sundays, a family of artists eats in the dining room.

On Sundays, a family of badgers eats in the dining room.

Answer 4

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