A collective noun is a word used to describe a group of people, animals, or things. In English grammar, different animals have very specific and sometimes strange collective nouns!
Bees = Swarm (or Hive).
Fish = School (or Shoal).
Lions = Pride.
Crows = Murder.
Wolves = Pack.
A group of bees is called a Swarm. Example: A swarm of bees attacked the bear.
(Note: When bees are gathered inside their wooden box, it is called a Hive of bees).
A group of fish swimming together is called a School or a Shoal. Example: We saw a beautiful school of clownfish near the coral reef.
(What's the difference? A 'shoal' is any group of fish staying together. A 'school' is a group of fish swimming in the exact same direction in a coordinated manner).
A group of bees is called a 'swarm' of bees.
A group of fish is called a 'school' or a 'shoal' of fish.
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