Collective Noun for Egrets
What Is a Group of Egrets Called?
A group of egrets is called a congregation.Collective Noun | Usage |
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congregation | a congregation of egrets |
congregation of egrets
Other Words for a Group of Egrets
While congregation is the most common collective noun for egrets, a group of egrets is also called a wedge.What Type of Word is "Congregation"?
The word "congregation" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Congregation Is" or "Congregation Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "congregation" 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 congregation is moving nearer.
- The congregation are moving in different directions.
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