Each word in the box given below indicates ‘a large number of ‘ …..

For example, ‘a herd of cows’ refers to many cows.


Complete each of the following phrases with a suitable word from the box.



1. a _______ of ships


2. a _______ of flowers


3. a _______ of chicks


4. a _______ of cattle


5. a __________ of sticks


6. a __________ of sheep


7. a __________ of fish


8. a __________ of wolves


1. a fleet of ships

2. a bunch of flowers


3. a brood of chicks


4. a herd of cattle


5. a bundle of sticks


6. a flock of sheep


7. a school of fish


8. a pack of wolves


NOTE – The following phrases are known as Collective Nouns which are simply known as words that are used in particular reference to a group of people, animals or things.


For Example – a regiment of soldiers


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