Question

Which word in this sentence is an example of a collective noun? A flock of Canada geese flew over the barn, honking loudly.

Answer 1

A collective noun is a word which refers to a collection of things taken as a whole. There for word flock would be your collective noun.

Answer 2

Well a collective noun is a noun that denotes a group of individuals. So like family, crew, friends.

The word in this sentence though is "flock"