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