Collective Noun for Ferrets

What Is a Group of Ferrets Called?

A group of ferrets is called a business.

Collective Noun	Usage
business	a business of ferrets

business of ferrets

What Type of Word is "Business"?

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

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"Business Is" or "Business Are"?

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

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