Question

Check-In (pg 7 of 13) - Fill in the blank with the correct verb based on the Check-In activity.

Behind the stage ______________ a large area for instruments.
Few ____________________ the results yet.
All of the listeners ______________________ anxiously
Most of the day __________________ very entertaining.

Define the following keywords and provide a few examples. Refer to pages 9, 10, and 11 in Unit 3 Lesson 2.
Collective nouns -

Examples of collective nouns -

Answer 1

I forgot one Use a collective noun in a sentence -

Answer 2

### Fill in the Blanks
Here are the suggested verbs to fill in the blanks based on the Check-In activity:

1. Behind the stage **is** a large area for instruments.
2. Few **have seen** the results yet.
3. All of the listeners **are waiting** anxiously.
4. Most of the day **was** very entertaining.

### Define Collective Nouns
**Collective nouns** are words that refer to a group of individuals or things as a single entity. They are used to describe a collection of items or living beings rather than a single unit.

### Examples of Collective Nouns
1. **Herd** - a group of animals, especially cattle.
2. **Team** - a group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport.
3. **Flock** - a group of birds or sheep.
4. **Bunch** - a group of things, often used for fruits or flowers.
5. **Class** - a group of students learning together.

Make sure to adjust the definitions and examples based on the specific context given in Unit 3 Lesson 2 if there are particular examples mentioned in those pages.

Answer 3

Sure! Here’s a sentence using a collective noun:

**The flock of birds soared gracefully across the sunset sky.**