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15. Which one of the following sentences contains a collective noun? A. The legislature met in secret session.

B. The quality of mercy is not strained.
C. Listen, my children, and you shall hear.
D. Who among you is a butcher, a baker, or a candlestick maker?

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collective noun : a noun that denotes a group of individuals (e.g., assembly, family, crew ).

I'd say C and A contain collective noun.

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C. Listen, my children, and you shall hear.

C is your answer for collective nouns, because a collective noun is a noun that refers to a group of individuals

hope this helps
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