Belt is a Collective Noun for a Group of Asteroids

Identify the nouns as Collective, Common, or Proper.

1. The astronomer studied the belt of asteroids.
2. A constellation of stars lit up the night sky.
3. The galaxy contains a oodles of planets.
4. A range of mountains formed a natural barrier.
5. The archipelago was located in the Pacific Ocean.
6. He wore a leather belt from Levi's.
7. A fleet of ships navigated through the asteroids.
8. The team of scientists launched the satellite.
9. A ream of paper was used to print the star charts.
10. A caravan of explorers traveled across the desert.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate noun.

1. The spacecraft is traveling towards the asteroid _______.
2. She wore a beautiful leather _______.
3. A _______ of stars is called a constellation.
4. The factory uses a conveyor ______ to move parts.
5. A _______ of lions rested in the shade.
6. Fasten your seat _______ before the flight.
7. A _______ of cattle was seen from the train.
8. The boxer received the championship _______.
9. A _______ of musicians performed at the concert.
10. The region is known as the Wheat _______.

Read the statements and decide if they are True or False.

1. 'Belt' is a proper noun.
2. 'Belt' is the collective noun for asteroids.
3. When it refers to a region, 'belt' is a collective noun.
4. In "He wore a black belt," 'belt' is a common noun.
5. 'Asteroid' is a collective noun.

Choose the correct option for each question.

1. Which of the following is a collective noun?
   (a) planet (b) star (c) galaxy
2. In "The car's fan belt broke," 'belt' is a/an:
   (a) Common Noun (b) Collective Noun (c) Adjective
3. Which of these is a proper noun?
   (a) galaxy (b) planet (c) Mars
4. A 'range' is a group of:
   (a) mountains (b) asteroids (c) ships
5. A 'constellation' refers to a group of:
   (a) sailors (b) stars (c) islands