Collective Noun for Ponies

What Is a Group of Ponies Called?

A group of ponies is called a string.

Collective Noun	Usage
string	a string of ponies

string of ponies

What Type of Word is "String"?

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

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"String Is" or "String Are"?

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

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