* Common Noun: When referring to a group of birds in general, "flock" is a common noun.
* Example: "The flock of birds flew south for the winter."
* Collective Noun: When referring to a specific group of birds as a single entity, "flock" becomes a collective noun.
* Example: "The flock of geese was noisy."
Here's a breakdown:
* Common Noun: General name for a thing or concept.
* Collective Noun: Refers to a group of people, animals, or things considered as a whole.
So, the classification of "flock" depends on the context of the sentence.