Collective Noun for Kangaroos

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What Is a Group of Kangaroos Called?

A group of kangaroos is called a mob.

Collective Noun	Usage
mob	a mob of kangaroos

mob of kangaroos

Other Words for a Group of Kangaroos

While mob is the most common collective noun for kangaroos, a group of kangaroos is also called a troop or court.

What Type of Word is "Mob"?

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

"Mob Is" or "Mob Are"?

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

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