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