Nouns that refer to groups are called which?

• A. Collective Nouns
• B. Proper Nouns
• C. Abstract Nouns
• D. Count Nouns

Answer: (A)

Nouns that refer to groups are called collective nouns. They name a collection of individuals or things treated as a single unit. For example, a team, a committee, a flock, or a crowd—all are words that represent a group as one entity. That’s why the correct term for “nouns that refer to groups” is collective nouns.

For contrast, proper nouns name specific people, places, or things and are always capitalized (like Manila or Everest). Abstract nouns name ideas, qualities, or states (like freedom or happiness). Count nouns can be counted individually (like book, apple) and have plural forms.