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The term "a flock of birds" is a noun phrase, a group of words based on a noun that functions as a noun in a sentence.
The noun "flock" is functioning as a collective noun for the group of birds.
The noun phrase "a flock of birds" also contains the prepositional phrase "of birds".
Example functions of the noun phrase:
- A flock of birds is roosting in the trees along the road. (subject of the sentence)
- The direction that a flock of birds takesin the fall is usually southbound. (subject of the relative clause)
- We watched a flock of birds as it disappeared over the horizon. (direct object of the verb 'watched')
- The lady sits in the park with a bag of crusts for aflock of birds. (object of the preposition 'for')
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What does patou mean in french?
Le patou is a species of dog from the Pyrenees, bred specially to protect sheep flocks. They are brought up with the flock when they are puppies, so they think they are some kind of sheep (they are also white in colour). If the flock is threatened, they come out of the flock and will attack if necessary. In Haute Provence they have been brought in to counter attacks by wolves.
What does eau le duet mean?
its how the rapper Waka Flock Flame says "oh lets do it".
What rhymes with flock?
Block, lock, shock, cock, dock, sock, mock,
What is the meaning of the name Adrielle?
The Hebrew name Adrielle stands for "member of God's flock OR member of God's congregation
What is a group of children called?
A severe pain in the neck
What is a hink pink for a flock of feathered fliers?
fat bat
Was is the correct spelling for fliers?
The correct spelling for fliers is fliers
What is Rang-du-Fliers's population?
Rang-du-Fliers's population is 4,103.
When was Fliers of the Open Skies created?
Fliers of the Open Skies was created in 1977.
When was Bangalore Hi-Fliers created?
Bangalore Hi-Fliers was created in 2005.
Is flock a collective noun?
Yes, the noun 'flock' is a standard collective noun for:a flock of birds (any kind)a flock of camelsa flock of dolphinsa flock of ducksa flock of geesea flock of goatsa flock of kangaroosa flock of licea flock of lionsa flock of pigeonsa flock of pigsa flock of seagullsa flock of sheepa flock of tourists
When was Feathered Thorn created?
Feathered Thorn was created in 1761.
What is the collective noun for flock?
The noun 'flock' is a standard collective noun for:a flock of birds (any kind)a flock of camelsa flock of dolphinsa flock of ducksa flock of geesea flock of goatsa flock of kangaroosa flock of licea flock of lionsa flock of pigeonsa flock of pigsa flock of seagullsa flock of sheepa flock of tourists
What is the area of Rang-du-Fliers?
The area of Rang-du-Fliers is 10.47 square kilometers.
Where is the apostrophy in this sentence He is particularily good at creating images of the stress that was the fliers daily lot?
that depends on whether the fliers are plural, "fliers' lot", or if there is only one, "flier's lot".
What hairstyles did boys wear in 1985?
Boys wore a variety of hairstyles in 1985 including Flock of Seagulls hair that stood up high over the forehead. They also wore longer hair styles, feathered hair, and Mohawk styles.
What if your answer is incorrect. Ann had 84 fliers to post around town. Last week she posted 13 of them. This week she posted 57 of the remaining fliers. How many fliers has she still not posted?
14 of them.
