Here's why:
* Proper nouns are names of specific people, places, or things.
* Collective nouns refer to a group of people, animals, or things (e.g., team, flock, herd).
Since Gertrude is a name, it is a proper noun.
Here's why:
* Proper nouns are names of specific people, places, or things.
* Collective nouns refer to a group of people, animals, or things (e.g., team, flock, herd).
Since Gertrude is a name, it is a proper noun.