Collective Nouns

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1. Men, women, boys and girls are all groups that have collective nouns. Which combination below is the correct sequence for these groups? Gang, Chatter, Team, Group Band, Gaggle, Blush, Giggle Team, Impatience, Troop, Excpectation Banner, Becy, Rascal, Troupe

2. Many collective nouns that are used for occupations derive from the occupations they encircle. Whilst there are a balance of accountants, a shower of meteorologists, a galaxy of cosmologists and a flush of plumbers, what is the collective noun for midwives? An expectation A virtue A patience A summoning

3. Most elections see a large number of candidates trying to get elected to a certain position. But what is the correct collective noun for a group of candidates? A speech A paper A slate A ballot

4. True or False: Both police and sheriffs share a collective noun - posse. True False

5. A neverthriving is the collective noun for which of these Medieval groups? Jugglers Highway gangs Jousters Cesspit cleaners

6. Soldiers have multiple collective nouns accorded to them. Which of the following is NOT a collective noun that is commonly used in this context? Army Division Muster Blast

7. For some reason, hermits also have a collective noun accorded to them, although hermits tend to live in isolation. Which of the following is the correct collective noun for a group of hermits? Loneliness Gathering Observance Wandering

8. True or false: the correct collective noun for nuns is a convent. True False

9. Whilst it is a congregation of church goers, what is the correct collective noun for a group of vicars? Chapter Tabernacle Diligence Prudence

10. Which of these is not a collective noun for "people"? Mob Audience Congregation Group