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