Printable Collective Nouns Worksheets with Answers

Collective nouns refer to words that represent a group of people, animals, or things. For students and English learners, practicing collective nouns through worksheets can make the learning process easier and more engaging. Printable collective nouns worksheets with answers are ideal for classroom or home learning, offering a variety of exercises to help improve grammar and vocabulary. These worksheets not only test knowledge but also provide immediate feedback through answers, making them a valuable resource for self-study.

Below are some different types of collective noun worksheets designed to help learners grasp the concept better.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Collective Nouns

Test your understanding of collective nouns by selecting the correct group word in the sentences below.

Choose the correct collective noun for each sentence.

1. A ______ of fish swam by the boat.
   (a) herd (b) pack (c) school (d) flock
2. The ______ of soldiers marched through the field.
   (a) bunch (b) team (c) fleet (d) army
3. We saw a ______ of birds flying in the sky.
   (a) swarm (b) flock (c) pack (d) cluster
4. The farmer has a ______ of cows in the barn.
   (a) colony (b) group (c) herd (d) crowd
5. A ______ of lions is resting under the tree.
   (a) pride (b) pack (c) colony (d) team
6. The ______ of actors performed the play beautifully.
   (a) swarm (b) cast (c) group (d) team
7. A ______ of bees gathered around the hive.
   (a) flock (b) swarm (c) herd (d) team
8. The ______ of musicians played a lovely tune.
   (a) orchestra (b) crowd (c) group (d) cast
9. A ______ of ships sailed across the ocean.
   (a) pride (b) fleet (c) swarm (d) team
10. The ______ of students waited for the teacher.
    (a) herd (b) group (c) flock (d) crowd

Test your collective noun knowledge with these Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) worksheets.

Fill in the Blanks with Correct Collective Nouns

Complete the sentences by adding the correct collective noun from the list below:
List: team, choir, herd, swarm, pride, army, flock, pack, bunch, fleet

1. A ______ of singers performed at the concert.
2. We saw a ______ of ships anchored at the port.
3. The ______ of cows grazed peacefully in the field.
4. The lion led its ______ across the savannah.
5. A ______ of bees flew around the garden flowers.
6. The teacher handed out a ______ of keys to the students.
7. The ______ of wolves howled under the full moon.
8. The ______ of birds flew south for the winter.
9. A ______ of soldiers marched in the parade.
10. The ______ of players practiced for the final match.

Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the correct collective nouns on these worksheets.

Matching Collective Nouns with Nouns

Match the correct collective noun with the right group.

Match the correct collective noun with the group of objects or animals on these worksheets.

Identify the Collective Noun

In the following sentences, underline the collective noun.

1. The cast of the play received a standing ovation.
2. The herd of deer ran through the forest.
3. A school of fish swam near the coral reef.
4. The choir sang beautifully during the concert.
5. The pride of lions rested in the shade.
6. The swarm of bees buzzed around the flowers.
7. The team of athletes prepared for the competition.
8. The army marched down the street in perfect formation.
9. A flock of birds flew across the sky.
10. The fleet of ships arrived at the harbor.

Identify the collective noun in each sentence on these worksheets and improve your grammar skills.

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