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