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

Question

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

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 2

I forgot one Use a collective noun in a sentence -

Answer 3

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

The flock of birds soared gracefully across the sunset sky.