Understanding Collective Nouns
English
GCSE
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~14 mins
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A worksheet examining the use of collective nouns in various contexts, designed for GCSE students to develop understanding and analytical skills.
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Understanding Collective Nouns
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Introduction to Collective Nouns
The team of researchers moved quickly through the dense jungle, aware that their success depended on teamwork and coordination. Suddenly, a herd of elephants appeared on the horizon, their grey bodies moving in unison. The group of students gathered around the teacher, eager to learn more about wildlife conservation. In each case, the collective noun helps to specify a group acting together as a single entity, adding clarity and emphasis to the description.
1.
Identify three collective nouns from the passage and briefly explain the group each refers to.
[3 marks]2.
What is the main purpose of using collective nouns in the passage?
[2 marks]3.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a collective noun?
[1 mark]Aa) Flock
Bb) Family
Cc) Happiness
Dd) Audience
B
Application and Analysis
As the conference commenced, a multitude of delegates from different countries took their seats. The committee of experts deliberated on the proposed policies, each member contributing their insights. Outside, a swarm of reporters gathered, eager to capture every moment. The use of collective nouns here underscores the groups involved, highlighting their unified or individual roles in the event.
1.
List all the collective nouns in this extract and discuss their significance in the context.
[4 marks]2.
Analyse how the collective nouns contribute to the tone of the paragraph.
3.
Identify any techniques used with collective nouns in the passage that make the description more vivid.
[2 marks]C
Creative Task
Write a short paragraph (around 150 words) using at least three different collective nouns to describe a community event of your choice. Focus on clarity and vividness.
1.
Compose your paragraph, ensuring it demonstrates effective use of collective nouns.
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- 1/1/2026
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