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Collective Noun for Ponies
What Is a Group of Ponies Called?
A group of ponies is called a string.Collective Noun | Usage |
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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."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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