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(g) A flight of steps. (h) A chest of drawers.

(i) A swarm of flies/bees. (j) A herd of buffaloes.

(k) A shoal of fish. (l) A constellation of stars.

(m) A pride of lions. (n) A grove of trees.

(o) A regiment of soldiers. (p) A choir of singers.

(q) A box of tools. (r) A litter of puppies.

4. Abstract Noun : An abstract noun is the name of qualities in persons, animals or things.
It is usually the name of a quality, action or state which we normally cannot see or
touch, though we can feel them or think of them.

Examples : Quality : kindness, darkness, goodness, honesty, etc.

Action : laughter, hatred, theft, judgement, etc.

State : sleep, death, poverty, childhood, youth, sickness, etc.

The names of the Arts and Science (e.g., Maths, Grammar, Physics) are also abstract nouns.

Forms of adjectives; as

broad breadth

brave bravery

cruel cruelty

deep depth

ignorant ignorance

long length

true truth

Form of verbs; as

choose choice

expect expectation

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