集合名詞とは、複数の個々のものや人々を一つのグループとして表す名詞のことです。たとえば、「family」（家族）や「team」（チーム）などがその一例です。これらの単語は複数のメンバーを含みながら、単数形で使われることが一般的ですが、意味や文脈によっては複数形で使われることもあります。
この演習では、英語の集合名詞に焦点を当てたセンテンスを使います。学習者は文中の空欄を正しい単語で埋めることで、集合名詞の理解を深めることができるでしょう。集合名詞を正しく使うことは、英語の流暢さを高める上で重要なスキルです。早速、演習を始めましょう。
演習1: 集合名詞を見つけよう
A herd of *elephants* (animals) was seen crossing the river.
The *class* (students) is eager to learn about English history.
A *bunch* (fruit) of bananas can be yellow or green when ripe.
An *army* (soldiers) of activists marched in the streets for climate action.
The *crowd* (people) at the concert was incredibly energetic.
A *fleet* (vehicles) of taxis was available outside the airport.
She bought a *bundle* (sticks) of wood for the fireplace.
The *pack* (cards) was shuffled before starting the game.
The *choir* (singers) sang beautifully at the ceremony.
A *cluster* (objects) of stars can be seen in the night sky.
The committee was impressed by the *array* (selection) of submissions.
The *gaggle* (geese) of geese caused a traffic jam in the park.
We need to collect a *bundle* (documents) of papers for the meeting.
The bride was followed by a small *procession* (people) of family and friends.
After the game, the *team* (players) gathered in the locker room to celebrate.
演習2: 正しい集合名詞を使おう
The board of directors will meet to discuss the new *policy* (rule).
A *swarm* (insects) of bees can be dangerous if provoked.
The *staff* (employees) at the hotel were extremely helpful and courteous.
A *litter* (young) of kittens were playing in the garden.
The *gang* (criminals) was arrested after a high-speed chase.
The *troupe* (performers) traveled from city to city, putting on shows.
We enjoyed the *set* (performances) of jazz concerts at the festival.
The *cast* (actors) received a standing ovation on opening night.
The *jury* (members) has reached a verdict after lengthy deliberations.
A *nest* (eggs) of sea turtles hatched on the beach last night.
The bushes were filled with a *flock* (birds) of noisy parrots.
The *panel* (experts) of judges will evaluate the dance competition.
The *mob* (rioters) was dispersed by the police using water cannons.
A *batch* (cookies) of freshly baked cookies filled the room with a lovely smell.
She faced a *battery* (questions) of questions from the reporters.
