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Collective Noun for Dogs
What Is a Group of Dogs Called?
A group of dogs is called a pack.Collective Noun | Usage |
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pack | a pack of dogs |

pack of dogs
What Type of Word is "Pack"?
The word "pack" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Pack Is" or "Pack Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "pack" 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 pack is moving nearer.
- The pack are moving in different directions.
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