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More Plural Nouns and Collective Nouns - 5^th Grade Grammar

More Plural Nouns and Collective Nouns 

To form the plural of some nouns ending in f or fe, change the f to v and add -es.	leaf👉👉👉leaves
To form the plural of nouns ending in a vowel followed by o, add -s.  To form the plural of nouns ending in a consonant followed by o, add -s or -es.	pianos videos potatoes
Some nouns name a group. These nouns are called collective nouns. A collective noun can be either singular or plural. Usually a collective noun has a singular verb because it refers to a group as a whole.	My basketball team is the second best in the state.

Irregular Plural Nouns

Some nouns have a special plural form that does not end in -s.	women, teeth, feet
Some nouns stay the same whether they are singular or plural.	deer, moose, sheep, trout

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More Plural Nouns and Collective Nouns Quiz

1/5

Read each sentence. Select the sentence that has a collective noun.

The leaves fell from the trees in the yard.

My mother asked my friends and me to rake them.

My father suggested that we form teams.

We finished the job in less than an hour.

2/5

Read each sentence. Select the sentence that has a collective noun.

A noise like thunder filled the air around us.

A herd of bison came running across the plains.

Brown clouds of dust rose up like smoke behind them.

The bison stopped when they reached the river’s edge.

3/5

Which word is a collective noun?

my

whole

family

them

4/5

Which word is a collective noun?

flock

ducks

nests

5/5

Which word is a collective noun?

sister

swarm

flies

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FAQs

Q1: What are plural nouns?

A1: Plural nouns refer to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

Q2: How to form plural nouns?

A2: Typically, add "s" to the singular noun. Example: "dog" becomes "dogs."

Q3: What are collective nouns?

A3: Collective nouns represent groups of people, animals, or things.

Q4: Can collective nouns be singular or plural?

A4: Yes, collective nouns can be both singular and plural. Example: "team" (singular) and "teams" (plural).

Q5: How to choose pronouns for collective nouns?

A5: Consider the context. Treat the collective noun as singular or plural based on its role in the sentence.

Q6: What are some examples of collective nouns?

A6: "Flock" of birds, "herd" of cattle, "team" of players.

Q7: Can collective nouns cause pronoun-antecedent disagreement?

A7: Yes, ensure pronouns match the collective noun's number.

Q8: Why is the proper use of collective nouns important?

A8: It maintains clarity and avoids confusion in communication.

Q9: Where can I practice using plural and collective nouns?

A9: Visit [https://www.elafree.com/search/label/5th%20Grade%20Grammar?max-results=10] for interactive exercises and engaging activities!

Resources

1. "Spectrum Language Arts, Grade 5" by Spectrum
2. "English Grammar and Composition: Complete Course, Grade 5" by Wren & Martin
3. "Grammar Workshop: Grade 5" by McGraw-Hill Education
4. "Daily Language Review, Grade 5" by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers