Shenker English Tips - Collective Nouns

Shenker Englsh Tips- Weekly Curiosity Collective Nouns Here are some common collective nouns referring to animals, and also some rather obscure ones, unfamiliar to most Engish speakers. Common examples: a group of sheep or birds is called a flock. • A group of cows, goats, pigs or horses is called a herd. a group of geese is called a gaggle. a group of fish or dolphins is called a school. • A group of lions is called a pride. Less familiar examples: A group of croWS is called a murder. • a group of kangaroos is called a mob or a troop. a group of rhinoceroses is called a crash. ·a group of owls is called a parliament. a group of whales is called a pod Shonker The Total English Experience Powered by Shenker Coaching