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In sentence 2, the members of the group are acting as individuals, not as one single unit.

So, a plural verb (‘are’) is used here.

A. Complete the table by adding a/an and suitable collective common nouns.

of of of of photographs of of shoes of gypsies
soldiers musicians students islands
a library a hive of a stud of a patrol of a crew of a loaf of a shoal of

of

B. Select the correct verbs to complete the sentences.

1. All the apples from this tree delicious. (is/are)

2. The experts of the panel different views on the matter. (have/has)

3. All the singers of the choir not ready. (was/were)

4. The members of the staff busy with work now. (are/is)

5. The pride of lions near the river. (was/were)
6. The audience waiting in the hall. (are/is)

Abstract Nouns and Material Nouns
We know that abstract nouns are not concrete. We cannot see, smell, taste, hear or
touch abstract nouns. An abstract noun may be an emotion, a feeling, quality, condition,

belief or an idea.

Examples: kindness, generosity, boredom, wisdom, laughter

C. Fill in the blanks with suitable abstract nouns from the box.

talent calmness patience guidance

1. The of the lake helped her meditate.

2. The given by teachers to students was praised by the parents.

3. These dancers have great .

4. The naughty girl was dealt with by her parents.

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