When the subject is a collective noun in which the individuals of the collection are thought of; as,-- A multitude go mad about it.
But the king mentioned there is no collective noun.
Several consider the "prophet" as a collective noun, and understand thereby the prophets of all times.
Collective Noun When a noun of multitude or collective noun is the antecedent, the pronoun, like the verb, must be plural or singular according to the sense intended to be conveyed.
None Although literally signifying no one, the word none may be used with a plural verb, having the force of a collective noun.
A noun signifying many, is called a collective noun, or noun of multitude; as, the people, the army.
Of a Verb with a collective noun, by Rule 15th; (9.
Of a Pronoun with a collective noun, by Rule 11th; (5.
Note: Although originally and properly a collective noun, it admits of a plural form, when articles of merchandise of different kinds are meant.
Note: When a collective noun or a class is referred to, he is of common gender.
Although originally and properly a collective noun, it admits of a plural form, when articles of merchandise of different kinds are meant.
A noun of the singular form that stands for a collection or number of things is called a =collective noun=; as, He owns a herd of cattle.
A collective noun requires a verb in the singular when it means the collection as a whole, and a verb in the plural when it means the separate individuals of which it is composed; as, The committee (as a whole) has decided it.
Write five sentences each containing a collective noun, and underline the example in each sentence.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "collective noun" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
