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