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