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