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Collective Noun for Whales
What Is a Group of Whales Called?
A group of whales is called a pod.Collective Noun | Usage |
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pod | a pod of whales |

pod of whales
Other Words for a Group of Whales
While pod is the most common collective noun for whales, a group of whales is also called a school, plump, herd, or gam.What Type of Word is "Pod"?
The word "pod" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Pod Is" or "Pod Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "pod" 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 pod is moving nearer.
- The pod are moving in different directions.
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