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 Questions
Example Question #1 : Language
Fill in the blank.
All of the girls that play soccer at my school are on the same __________.
family
house
bunch
team
team
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 __________.
family
team
bunch
crew
family
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 ___________.
band
bunch
crew
team
band
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 #4 : Use Collective Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1.A
Fill in the blank.
The ____________ is made up of my family and friends watching me perform.
family
team
audience
crew
audience
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 #5 : Use Collective Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1.A
Fill in the blank.
My dog had a ___________ of puppies.
crew
litter
family
team
litter
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 : Use Collective Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1.A
Fill in the blank.
There was a ___________ of bees above her head.
family
group
swarm
bunch
swarm
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 #7 : Use Collective Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1.A
Fill in the blank.
The ___________ of sheep were blocking the road.
band
crew
bunch
herd
herd
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 #8 : Use Collective Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1.A
Fill in the blank.
A ______ of pigeons flew above the trees.
team
flock
band
swarm
flock
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 #9 : Use Collective Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1.A
Fill in the blank.
A ________ of singers sang Christmas music in the mall.
team
choir
swarm
litter
choir
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 #10 : Use Collective Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.2.1.A
Fill in the blank.
A _________ of students went on a field trip.
family
team
crew
class
class
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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