Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts : English Grammar and Usage in Writing and Speaking: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1

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Example Question #1 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1

Fill in the blank. 

All of the girls that play soccer at my school are on the same __________. 

Possible Answers:

house

team

bunch

family

Correct answer:

team

Explanation:

The blank for this question is going to be filled in with a collective noun. A collective noun is a word the refers to a group. 

A group of people that play any sport together is known as a team. 

All of the girls that play soccer at my school are on the same team

Example Question #2 : Use Collective Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1.A

Fill in the blank. 

My brother, sister, and I are in the same __________. 

Possible Answers:

family

crew

team

bunch

Correct answer:

family

Explanation:

The blank for this question is going to be filled in with a collective noun. A collective noun is a word the refers to a group. 

A brother and sister are siblings, in the same family. 

My brother, sister, and I are in the same family. 

Example Question #3 : Use Collective Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1.A

Fill in the blank. 

The drummer, guitarist, and singer all perform in the same ___________.

Possible Answers:

team

crew

band

bunch

Correct answer:

band

Explanation:

The blank for this question is going to be filled in with a collective noun. A collective noun is a word the refers to a group. 

A drummer, guitarist, and singer are all musicians. Musicians perform in bands. 

Example Question #3 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1

Fill in the blank. 

The ____________ is made up of my family and friends watching me perform. 

Possible Answers:

team

family

audience

crew

Correct answer:

audience

Explanation:

The blank for this question is going to be filled in with a collective noun. A collective noun is a word the refers to a group. 

People in an audience watch someone perform. 

Example Question #4 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1

Fill in the blank.

My dog had a ___________ of puppies. 

Possible Answers:

team

crew

family

litter

Correct answer:

litter

Explanation:

The blank for this question is going to be filled in with a collective noun. A collective noun is a word the refers to a group. 

Dogs have litters of puppies. 

Example Question #6 : Common Core: 2nd Grade English Language Arts

Fill in the blank.

There was a ___________ of bees above her head. 

Possible Answers:

swarm

group

bunch

family

Correct answer:

swarm

Explanation:

The blank for this question is going to be filled in with a collective noun. A collective noun is a word the refers to a group. 

A group of bees is a swarm. 

Example Question #3 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1

Fill in the blank. 

The ___________ of sheep were blocking the road. 

Possible Answers:

crew

bunch

band

herd

Correct answer:

herd

Explanation:

The blank for this question is going to be filled in with a collective noun. A collective noun is a word the refers to a group. 

A group of sheep is called a herd. 

Example Question #2 : Use Collective Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1.A

Fill in the blank. 

A ______ of pigeons flew above the trees. 

Possible Answers:

swarm

flock

band

team

Correct answer:

flock

Explanation:

The blank for this question is going to be filled in with a collective noun. A collective noun is a word the refers to a group. 

A group of birds, or pigeons, is called a flock. 

Example Question #5 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1

Fill in the blank. 

A ________ of singers sang Christmas music in the mall. 

Possible Answers:

team

choir

litter 

swarm

Correct answer:

choir

Explanation:

The blank for this question is going to be filled in with a collective noun. A collective noun is a word the refers to a group. 

A choir is a group of singers. 

Example Question #4 : Use Collective Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1.A

Fill in the blank. 

A _________ of students went on a field trip. 

Possible Answers:

family

team

class

crew

Correct answer:

class

Explanation:

The blank for this question is going to be filled in with a collective noun. A collective noun is a word the refers to a group. 

A group of students is called a class. 

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