Question

What is the collective noun used for lions?

• A. fleet
• B. swarm
• C. pride
• D. mob

Answer 1

Answer:

C. pride

Collective Nouns for Animals

Lions

• The collective noun used to refer to a group of lions is a pride.
• This term, pride, emphasizes the majestic and powerful nature of these animals.
• A pride of lions typically consists of related females, their offspring, and a few adult males.
• Lions are the only big cats that live in social groups, which are called prides.
• The structure and size of a pride can vary.
• Female lions within a pride often cooperate in hunting and raising cubs.
• The term pride is widely accepted and used in zoology and common language.
• Other collective nouns for animals, though not applicable to lions, include a flock for birds, a herd for cattle, and a school for fish.
• Understanding collective nouns is a common topic in English grammar and vocabulary tests for competitive exams.