Collective Noun for Buzzards
What Is a Group of Buzzards Called?
A group of buzzards is called a wake.Collective Noun | Usage |
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wake | a wake of buzzards |
wake of buzzards
What Type of Word is "Wake"?
The word "wake" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Wake Is" or "Wake Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "wake" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:- The wake is moving nearer.
- The wake are moving in different directions.
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