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C Grammar
Nouns : Collec ve Nouns
Read the following:
1. an army of soldiers 2. a flock of sheep 3. a bunch of grapes
Army, flock and bunch are names of a group of persons, animals or things of
the same kind. These group nouns are called collective nouns.
C1. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
swarm bouquet pride troop herd range
1. A group of flowers is called a q .
2. A group of bees is called a w .
3. A group of mountains is called a n .
4. A group of lions is called a p .
5. A group of monkeys is called a op.
6. A group of elephants is called a r .
Nouns : Abstract Nouns
Read the following:
1. Babli is a brave girl. She saved six children from drowning. She won
a bravery award.
2. Saint Francis was a kind man. He helped everyone. He was known for
his kindness.
Bravery and kindness are abstract nouns. They are the names of
qualities, feelings, thoughts and ideas. We cannot hear, touch or see
them. They are ideas in our mind.
C2 a) Underline the abstract nouns in the following sentences.
1. We should show kindness to animals, not cruelty.
2. Everyone admires Meena for her beauty.
18 3. Children should have the qualities of politeness and truthfulness.
