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AWAD Quiz 18: Collective Nouns

(AWAD - June 7 - 13, 1999) This week's AWAD featured seven lesser known terms used for collections of specimens from the animal kingdom. Match up the collective noun with the appropriate animal(s):

F. bevy	A. a school of marine mammals, such as seals, whales, or dolphins.
C. covey	B. a flock of geese or similar birds in flight.
E. nide	C. a family or small flock of birds, especially partridge or quail.
A. pod	D. herd of wild boar
B. skein	E.  a nest or brood of pheasants
G. skulk	F. a group of animals or birds, especially larks or quail.
D. sounder	G. a congregation of vermin, especially foxes.

 

 

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