Question

collective nouns for things
a bale of cotton
a flight of stairs
a bouquet/garland/bunch of flowers
a forest of trees
a bunch of grapes/keys
a galaxy of stars
a chest of drawers
a heap of rubbish
a clump of trees
a library of books
a clutch of eggs
a quiver of arrows
a comb of bananas
a range of mountains
a deck of cards
a ream of paper
a fleet of aeroplanes/ships/cars
a wad of notes
takeaway:
some collective nouns can be used for more than one type of animal, thing or person.
exercise 1
date:
circle the correct collective noun.

1. the fans presented the actress with a (bouquet / comb / forest) of flowers.
2. we bought a (bunch / deck / ream) of coloured paper to make cards for teachers’ day.
3. the farmer led a (school / drove / team) of cattle to the field.
4. the (team / board / panel) of judges will decide on the winner of the singing competition.
5. the (crew / team / staff) of sailors have been trained to handle medical emergencies.
6. the hunter had a (quiver / bale / clutch) of arrows slung across his shoulders.

Explanation:

1. "Bouquet" is the standard collective noun for flowers, as shown in the reference table.
2. "Ream" is the correct collective noun for paper, per the reference table.
3. "Drove" is the standard collective noun for a group of cattle.
4. "Panel" is the common collective noun for a group of judges in a competition.
5. "Crew" is the standard collective noun for sailors working on a ship.
6. "Quiver" is the correct collective noun for arrows, as shown in the reference table.

Answer:

1. bouquet
2. ream
3. drove
4. panel
5. crew
6. quiver