Collective Nouns for Animal Groups

The video 'Animal Group Names' introduces the concept of collective nouns, which describe groups of animals. It explains common terms like 'herd' for grazing animals, 'packs' for carnivores, and 'troops' for primates. The video also covers the term 'flock' for birds and sheep, and highlights exceptions like 'tribe' for goats and 'scoop' for pelicans. The video encourages viewers to practice these terms with a quiz.

What is a collective noun?

• A word that describes a single animal

• A word that describes a group of people, things, or animals

• A word that describes a type of food

• A word that describes a place

Which of the following animals typically form a herd?

• Lions

• Wolves

• Deer

• Eagles

What is the term used for a group of carnivores like wolves?

• School

• Flock

• Pack

• Herd

In primate groups, what is the collective noun used?

• Herd

• Flock

• Pack

• Troop

Which animals are typically found in a flock?

• Elephants

• Lions

• Chickens

• Wolves

What is another term used for a group of goats?

• School

• Tribe

• Pack

• Herd

What is the collective noun for a group of dolphins?

• Troop

• School

• Pack

• Herd

What is a 'scoop' in terms of animal groups?

• A group of pelicans

• A group of lions

• A group of sheep

• A group of wolves