Collective Nouns Quiz: Do You Know What to Call Them?
Did you know that a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance? Or that a group of parrots is a pandemonium, a group of sharks is a shiver and a group of otters is a romp? This quiz tests whether you know the collective nouns for 25 different animals, from the familiar (a pride of lions, a pack of wolves) through to the ones that will catch even nature lovers out (a bloat of hippos, a bask of crocodiles, a skulk of foxes). Every answer will either confirm what you knew or teach you something new.
Each question has four options and the correct answer is revealed as soon as you select yours. Your score and percentage appear at the end.
FAQ
How many questions are there?
25 questions, each asking for the collective noun for a different group of animals.
Which animals are featured?
Crows (murder), owls (parliament), flamingos (flamboyance), lions (pride), wolves (pack), fish (school/shoal), geese (gaggle), dolphins (pod), elephants (herd), jellyfish (bloom), butterflies (kaleidoscope), penguins (waddle), parrots (pandemonium), kangaroos (mob), bears (sleuth), cats (clowder), ravens (unkindness), hippos (bloat), giraffes (tower), foxes (skulk), sharks (shiver), porcupines (prickle), crocodiles (bask), goldfinches (charm) and otters (romp).
Are all of these officially recognised collective nouns?
Yes. All 25 are established collective nouns in common usage, though some are more widely used than others. Many have historical roots that make them particularly fitting for the animal they describe.
Does the quiz shuffle the answer options?
Yes. The four options randomise on every play.
Is there a time limit?
No. Take as long as you need on each question.