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