Question

What is the difference between a collective noun and a compound noun?

Answer 1

Compound nouns are formed from more than one word (ex. rainbow). Collective nouns use one word to represent a group and can function as singular or plural.

Explanation:

Examples of collective nouns:

group (of people)

class (of students)

flock (of birds)

Examples of compound nouns:

rainbow (rain and bow)

ice cream (ice and cream)

bluebird (blue and bird)