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In the following sentence, the word 'flock' is grammatically classified as: The shepherd is bringing his flock down from the hills.

In the following sentence, the word 'flock' is grammatically classified as: The shepherd is bringing his flock down from the hills. Correct Answer collective noun

The correct answer is collective noun​.

Key Points​

  • ​Let's look at the definitions given below:
    • collective noun- the name for a collection, or a number of people or things.
    • abstract noun- words that name things that are not concrete.
    • relative pronoun- used to connect a clause or phrase to a noun or pronoun.
    • article- words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.
  • The given word 'flock' means a group of sheep, goats, or birds. It falls under the category of collective nouns.
  • Hence the 1st option will be the correct choice.

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