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Collective Noun for Geese
What Is a Group of Geese Called?
A group of geese is called a gaggle.Collective Noun | Usage |
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gaggle | a gaggle of geese |

gaggle of geese
Other Words for a Group of Geese
While gaggle is the most common collective noun for geese, a group of geese is also called a flock, skein (in flight), or wedge (in v formation in flight).What Type of Word is "Gaggle"?
The word "gaggle" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Gaggle Is" or "Gaggle Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "gaggle" 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 gaggle is moving nearer.
- The gaggle are moving in different directions.
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