Collective Noun for Elephants
What Is a Group of Elephants Called?
A group of elephants is called a herd.Collective Noun | Usage |
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herd | a herd of elephants |
herd of elephants
What Type of Word is "Herd"?
The word "herd" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Herd Is" or "Herd Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "herd" 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 herd is moving nearer.
- The herd are moving in different directions.
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