Question

Which word in this sentence is an example of a collective noun? A flock of Canada geese flew over the barn honking loudly.

Answer 1

D. flock

A collective noun is a noun/name that is given to a group.  For instance, a “crowd” is collective noun because it means a group or gathering of people.  A “mob” is a collective noun because it means an unruly group of people.  A “flock” is a collective noun because it means a group of birds. “Barn” is simply a common noun.  “Loudly” is an adverb.”  And, “Canada” is a proper noun.

Answer 2

A collective noun is a word which refers to a collection of things taken as a whole. There for word flock would be your collective noun.