III. COLLECTIVE NOUNS.

Name the nouns in the following sentences that denote a collection of

objects:—

1. His family live in England.

2. The army advanced during the night.

3. The verdict is given by a jury.

4. A committee of six was appointed by the members.

A noun of the singular form that stands for a collection or number of

things is called a =collective noun=; as, He owns a _herd_ of cattle.

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