Collective Noun for Toads

What Is a Group of Toads Called?

A group of toads is called a knot.

Collective Noun	Usage
knot	a knot of toads

knot of toads

What Type of Word is "Knot"?

The word "knot" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.

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"Knot Is" or "Knot Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "knot" 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 knot is moving nearer.
• The knot are moving in different directions.

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