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