COLLECTIVE NOUNS IN ENGLISH

A gaggle of geese

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English has hundreds of collective nouns or special words for groups of people, animals or things.  These are fun to learn but some of them are archaic, so check with a teacher before using them.

Do you know the words for these groups?

1.  A group of employees
2.  A group of actors
3.  A group of dancers
4.  A group of experts, especially on a quiz show
5.  A group of soldiers
6.  A group of company directors
7.  A group of mountains
8.  A group of  puppies or kittens, born together
9.  A group of lions
10. A group of sheep

Highlight the space below for answers:
1. staff 2. company 3. troupe 4. panel 5. army 6. board 7. range 8. litter 9. pride 10. flock