Animal Collective Nouns Quiz

Have you ever heard of a “murder of crows” or a “pride of lions”? These terms are known as collective nouns, which are used to describe groups of animals. They can be fascinating and sometimes quite amusing. Test your knowledge of these unique collective nouns with our quiz below!

1. What is the collective noun for a group of wolves?

1. A pack
2. A herd
3. A flock
4. A swarm

2. Which of the following is the correct collective noun for a group of owls?

1. A parliament
2. A troop
3. A gaggle
4. A pod

3. What is the collective noun for a group of geese?

1. A gaggle
2. A school
3. A herd
4. A colony

4. Which of the following is the correct collective noun for a group of fish?

1. A school
2. A swarm
3. A herd
4. A flock

5. What is the collective noun for a group of kangaroos?

1. A mob
2. A herd
3. A pack
4. A colony

Now that you’ve completed the quiz, let’s see how well you did! Check the answers below to see if you got them all correct.

1. A pack

2. A parliament

3. A gaggle

4. A school

5. A mob

Collective nouns can add a fun and interesting element to the English language, especially when it comes to describing groups of animals. Hopefully, this quiz has helped you learn some new and entertaining collective nouns to impress your friends with. Keep exploring the world of language and expand your vocabulary with more intriguing collective nouns!

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