ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel TutoringHour What Are Collective Nouns? | Definition and Examples | Collective Nouns for Animals
Hello and welcome! Today, we’re going to learn about something fun called collective nouns. But first, let me introduce you to my Magic Pencil. His name is Peggy, and he helps me with my homework. Let’s see how Peggy can teach us about collective nouns!
Do you see a group of puppies playing together? The word “litter” is used to describe this group of puppies. A collective noun is a special word that names a group of people, animals, or things. Isn’t that cool?
Let’s learn some more collective nouns with Peggy’s help!
When you see a group of birds flying together, you call them a “flock of birds.”
If you see a group of bees buzzing around, it’s called a “swarm of bees.”
When ants work together, they form a “colony of ants.”
A group of elephants walking together is known as a “herd of elephants.”
When geese are together, they are called a “gaggle of geese.”
A group of fish swimming together is called a “school of fish.”
Wolves that hunt together are known as a “pack of wolves.”
A group of monkeys playing in the trees is called a “troop of monkeys.”
Lions that live together are called a “pride of lions.”
A group of wise old owls is known as a “parliament of owls.”
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Collective Noun Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or neighborhood with a grown-up. Look for groups of animals or things and try to name the collective noun for each group. For example, if you see a group of birds, remember it’s called a “flock of birds.” Write down or draw pictures of what you find and share your discoveries with your class or family.
Create Your Own Collective Noun Story: Use your imagination to write a short story featuring at least three different collective nouns. For example, you might write about a “troop of monkeys” who meet a “school of fish” and a “pride of lions” during their adventure. Illustrate your story with drawings of the groups you mention. Share your story with a friend or family member.
Collective Noun Art Project: Choose your favorite collective noun from the lesson, such as a “swarm of bees” or a “herd of elephants.” Create an art project using materials like paper, crayons, or clay to represent the group. You can make a drawing, a collage, or a sculpture. Display your artwork at home and explain the collective noun to your family.
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Collective Nouns with Timothy and His Magic Pencil
Hello and welcome to Tutoring Hour! In this video, we’ll learn about collective nouns. Before we begin, let me introduce you to my Magic Pencil. I call him Peggy. Peggy is very useful; he helps me with my homework.
Don’t believe me? Let me show you.
Peggy, could you please tell me what collective nouns are?
Of course, Tim! Do you see the litter of puppies? The word “litter” here refers to a group of puppies. A noun that denotes a group of people, animals, or things is called a collective noun.
That’s amazing! Peggy, can you teach me some more collective nouns?
Of course, Tim! Climb up!
The birds are here to greet you. But what do I call a group of birds?
That’s a flock of birds.
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Here come the bees. Is there a word for a group of bees?
Hmm, it’s a swarm of bees.
Look at the ants marching towards the anthill. What do you call a group of ants?
A colony of ants.
Look at the elephants! A group of elephants is called a herd.
That’s a herd of elephants heading toward the river.
Oh, that’s a group of geese! What’s it called?
A gaggle of geese.
That’s a gaggle of geese waddling in the water.
Does a group of fish have a name?
Yes, it’s a school of fish.
That’s a school of fish swimming in the ponds.
Here comes the wolf! I’m sure he is not alone.
You are right, Tim! There’s a whole pack of wolves.
That’s a pack of wolves hunting for prey.
Whoa, the monkeys! What’s a group of monkeys called?
A troop.
That’s a troop of monkeys climbing the tree.
Here come the lions! What’s a group of lions called?
That’s a pride of lions.
Do you see the wise old owls?
Yes, but what’s a group of owls called?
A parliament.
That’s a parliament of owls.
It’s time to get back home, Tim.
Yes, I learned many collective nouns today, but I need to practice.
Certainly, Peggy! I’m visiting tutoringhour.com for worksheets to put my newfound knowledge to the test.
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