What I Can Do
Directions: Choose the correct collective noun that goes with each sentence. Write
the letter of your answer in the blank.
1) A
of sailors were gathered in the deck of the ship, waiting for
their journey to begin.
a, crow
b. crews
2) A lot of them were playing with
of cards
a deck
b. docks
3) They saw
of different birds fly around.
a. flock
b. flocks
4) Some sailors were carrying
of clothes to put in their rooms
a. bundle
b. bundles
5) An
of passengers were getting ready to board the ship.
a. assortment
b. assortments
6) The school
been closed due to safety.
a. has
b. have
7) People care about what the government is up to
a. don't
b. doesn't
8) Our team
worked several weeks on this project
a has
b. have
9) The staff of the company
working very hard
a. were
b. was
10) The police
found Sarah's bicycle
a. have
b. has