Collective Noun for Tortoises

What Is a Group of Tortoises Called?

A group of tortoises is called a creep.

Collective Noun	Usage
creep	a creep of tortoises

creep of tortoises

What Type of Word is "Creep"?

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

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"Creep Is" or "Creep Are"?

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

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