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