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