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A collective noun is a word to group nouns for people or things. Example sentences:

  • A crowd of onlookers at gathered at the scene of the accident.
  • The farmer brought the herd of cattle to the barn each evening.
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Which one of the following sentences contains an abstract noun -1 Lugie is easily understood or 2 His skill was legendary?

"Understanding" is an abstract noun present in the sentence "Lugie is easily understood."


What kinds of sentences are there?

There are four kinds of sentences: 1) Declaratory sentences make a statement. Ex: This book is heavy. 2) Exclamatory sentences express or show a strong emotion. Ex: I can't wait to see you! 3) Imperative sentences give a command or direction. Ex: Go do the dishes, please. 4) Interrogative sentences ask a question. Ex: What are kinds of sentences?


Is the word tomorrow a noun?

It depends on its usage, as it would be clear from these sentences: 1. What are your appointments for TOMORROW? 2. I will leave TOMORROW. In the first sentence, TOMORROW is used as a noun and in the second sentence, one finds that the same is used as an adverb.


What are the 7 functions of noun in a sentence?

A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing.A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause and the object of a verb or a preposition. Examples:1. Noun subject of sentence: Aunt Jane made cookies for Jack and Jill.2. Noun subject of clause: The cookies that Aunt Jane made are for Jack and Jill.3. Noun object of verb: Aunt Jane made cookiesfor Jack and Jill.4. Noun object of preposition: Aunt Jane made cookies for Jack and Jill.A noun can function as a predicate nominative(subject complement), a noun or a pronoun following a linking verb that restates or stands for the subject.5. A noun as predicate nominative: Jack and Jill are twins.A noun can functions as an object complement, a noun that follows and modifies or refers to a direct object.6. A noun as object complement: Jack and Jill love their aunt, Jane.A noun can function as a noun of direct address, the name of or a noun for the person spoken to.7. A noun of direct address: Aunt Jane, may I have a cookie?A noun can function as a possessive noun to indicate ownership, possession, origin or purpose.8. A possessive noun: Aunt Jane'scookies are the best.A noun can function as an adjective to describe another noun, this is called an attributive noun. Example:9. Noun as adjective: Aunt Jane made almond cookies.A noun is can function as a word to group other nouns, this is called a collective noun. Example:10. A collective noun: Aunt Jane made a batch of cookies.


What age do children begin speaking in sentences?

Children begin speaking in sentences at approximately 2 years old. By this age, the sentences are not complete but language is becoming clearer. By age 3, most children will have a firm grasp of their mother tongue.

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

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.


What the collective noun for stairs?

These are 2 standard collective nouns for stairs:A flight of stairsA set of stairs


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

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.


What is a collective noun of stairs?

These are 2 standard collective nouns for stairs:A flight of stairsA set of stairs


Can you give me 2 sentences for the word appreciable?

her beauty is appreciable


What is a collective noun for pheasants?

The collective noun for pheasants is a "bouquet" or a "nye" of pheasants. Collective nouns are specific terms used to describe groups of animals. In the case of pheasants, these terms are used to denote a gathering of these birds in a concise and descriptive manner.


How many collective nouns does this sentence contain the study group was interested in the behavior of the aduience during a boring speech?

There are no collective nouns in the sentence. A collective noun is determined by its use. A collective noun is a word used to group other nouns in a descriptive way. The nouns 'group' and 'audience' are often used as collective nouns, but in this sentence they are not. The nouns 'group' and 'audience' are not describing anyone.


What are the examples of synonyms in sentences?

example: word- good sentences:- 1. He is a good boy.(pronoun) 2. That good may contain explosives.(noun- thing)


What is a plural noun for wolves?

Wolves IS a plural noun; it refers to 2 or more animals. Maybe you want a collective noun, which is different from a plural noun. Wolves live in packs, and pack would be a collective noun for wolves. A pack is a group of wolves, but pack itself is used as a singular noun. A pack is a single pack, even though it is made up of several wolves.


How do you write bad mitten in a sentence?

give me 2 sentences for mitten


Can you give me 2 sentences on the word rascal?

1)You little rascal. 2)you rascal what are you trying to do!


Which one of the following sentences contains an abstract noun -1 Lugie is easily understood or 2 His skill was legendary?

"Understanding" is an abstract noun present in the sentence "Lugie is easily understood."