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Collective Noun for Sparrows
What Is a Group of Sparrows Called?
A group of sparrows is called a host.Collective Noun | Usage |
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host | a host of sparrows |

host of sparrows
Other Words for a Group of Sparrows
While host is the most common collective noun for sparrows, a group of sparrows is also called a host or ubiquity.What Type of Word is "Host"?
The word "host" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Host Is" or "Host Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "host" 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 host is moving nearer.
- The host are moving in different directions.
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