Question

Select the sentence with the correct collective noun:

• A. A pride of lions roamed the forest
• B. A fleet of cows gazed in the field
• C. A bundle of birds flew in the sky
• D. A troop of fish swam by

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A pride of lions roamed the forest

1. A pride of lions roamed in the forest ✅

✔ Correct: “Pride” is the correct collective noun for lions.

2. A fleet of cows gazed in the field ❌

✘ Incorrect: “Fleet” is used for ships or vehicles. The correct collective noun for cows is herd.

3. A bundle of birds flew in the sky ❌

✘ Incorrect: “Bundle” is used for things like sticks or clothes. For birds, use flock or flight.

4. A troop of fish swam by ❌

✘ Incorrect: “Troop” is used for monkeys or scouts. The correct term for fish is a school or shoal.