WAECEnglish LanguageLexis & Structure

Which is a collective noun?

ABoy
BTeamCORRECT
CRun
DQuickly
AI
Toasta AI Explanation
Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning** A **collective noun** is a word that names a *group* of people, animals, or things treated as a single unit. "Team" is the perfect example here — it refers to multiple players acting as one group. Think of it this way: one team = many players working together. Other collective nouns you should know: *class, family, crowd, herd, committee, audience*. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **Boy** — This is a common noun (names a single person), not a group. - **Run** — This is a verb (action word), not a noun at all. - **Quickly** — This is an adverb (describes how an action is done), not a noun. The trick is spotting that only "Team" refers to a *collection* of individuals functioning as one unit. **Quick takeaway** If the word names a group of individuals acting as one (team, family, crowd), it's a collective noun — remember: *many acting as one*.
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