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What is a homophone for heard?
The homophone for heard is herd as in a herd of cattle.
Is then a preposition?
No, then is not a preposition. It is a conjuction.Than is a preposition.
Is at a preposition?
At is a preposition. Anything that can be ___ the box is a preposition. For Example: At the box.
Is if a preposition?
If is not a preposition. It is a conjunction.
Can you have a preposition without a prepositional phrase?
If a preposition does not have an object, it is not a preposition. It is an adjective, adverb, or possibly a conjunction.
Which agreement rule applies to a singular collective noun functioning as a unit?
A collective noun and its prepositional phrase functions as a noun phrase (a word or group of words based on a noun or pronoun without a verb) that can function as a subject of a sentence or a clause and the object of a verb or a preposition.For example: a herd (collective noun) of buffalo (preposition and object of the preposition)The rule: a singular collective noun (herd) takes a verb for a singular subject (a herd was), and a plural collective noun takes a verb for a plural subject (the herds were).Subject of the sentence: A herd of buffalo slowly moved across the plain.Subject of the clause: The amazing sight, a herd of buffalo grazing, compelled us to stop and watch.Object of the verb: We watched the herd of buffalo from the safety of our car.Object of the preposition: We took photos of the herd of buffalo.
Is collective noun is part of a sentence?
A collective noun and its prepositional phrase is a noun phrase (a word or group of words based on a noun or pronoun without a verb). A noun phrase functions the same as a noun as a subject of a sentence or a clause and the object of a verb or a preposition.For example:a herd of buffaloherd is the collective nounof is a prepositionbuffalo is the object of the preposition 'of'The verb is determined by the collective noun itself; a singular collective noun (herd) takes a verb for a singular subject (a herd was), and a plural collective noun takes a verb for a plural subject (the herds were).EXAMPLES of use in sentencesSubject of the sentence: A herd of buffaloslowly moved across the plain.Subject of the clause: The amazing sight, a herd of buffalo grazing, compelled us to stop and watch.Object of the verb: We watched the herd of buffalo from the safety of our car.Object of the preposition: We took photos of the herd of buffalo.
What is the verb if a sentence is a collective noun such as group but the members of the group are acting as individuals?
The verb for a singular collective noun is a verb for the singular.The verb for a plural collective noun is a verb for the plural.Examples:A herd of elephants was at the river's edge. (singular)Herds of elephants were converging at the river's edge. (plural)The reason that a singular verb is used for a singular collective noun is that the collective noun (herd) is the subject of the sentence; the noun 'elephants' is the object of the preposition 'of'. The term 'herd of elephants' is a noun phrase. The simple subject of the sentence is 'herd'; the complete subject is 'herd of elephants' (one herd).
Is herd an abstract or a collective noun?
The collective noun 'herd' is used for:a herd of antelopesa herd of bisona herd of boarsa herd of bucksa herd of buffaloa herd of camelsa herd of cariboua herd of cattlea herd of chamoisa herd of chinchillasa herd of cowsa herd of cranesa herd of curlewsa herd of deera herd of dinosaursa herd of dolphinsa herd of donkeysa herd of elanda herd of elephantsa herd of elka herd of giraffesa herd of gnusa herd of goatsa herd of haresa herd of harlotsa herd of hartebeesta herd of harts (red deer)a herd of hippopotamuses (hippos)a herd of horsesa herd of ibexa herd of llamasa herd of moosea herd of otologistsa herd of rabbitsa herd of rhinoceroses (rhinos)a herd of pigs (in a yard or in the field)a herd of porpoisesa herd of reindeera herd of seahorsesa herd of sealsa herd of sheepa herd of swansa herd of swinea herd of touristsa herd of walrusesa herd of whalesa herd of wildebeesta herd of wrensa herd of yaksa herd of zebra
Is herd of cows correct?
Yes. It can also be a herd of cattle, herd of bulls, herd of heifers, herd of steers, herd of bullocks, or herd of calves.
Is "it" a preposition?
No, then is not a preposition. It is a conjuction.Than is a preposition.
What is a homophone for heard?
The homophone for heard is herd as in a herd of cattle.
What do you call a group of elephant's?
a herd
What is a herd of moose called?
A herd of moose is called a "gang" or a "herd."
What is the name of a pack of goats called?
No, not normally
Is flew a preposition?
flew is not a preposition. sorry but through is a preposition
What kind of noun is herd?
The noun herd is a singular, common, concretenoun; a word for a number of animals of one kind kept or living together.The noun herd also functions as a collective noun; a word for a group:a herd of cattlea herd of antelopea herd of buffaloa herd of zebrasa herd of deer
