Unit 5 - Vocabulary (group of animals)

Question 1

flock

Answer 1

a group of birds of the same type

That flock of birds are migrating to warmer places to escape from the winter cold.

Question 2

herd

Answer 2

a group of animals of the same type that live and feed together

A herd of zebras are gathered near the trees away from their predators.

Question 3

pack

Answer 3

a group of animals that hunt together or are kept for hunting

She dreamed of being surrounded by a pack of wild wolves and woke with a startle.

Question 4

pod

Answer 4

a small group of sea animals, such as dolphins or whales, swimming together

A pod of whales were spotted off Back Beach earlier this week and those quick enough were able to catch a glimpse of them.

Question 5

pride

Answer 5

a group of lions

That pride of lions are resting by the rocks. Quickly snap a picture of them!

Question 6

school

Answer 6

a large number of fish or other sea animals swimming together

The water was so clear that a school of fish could be seen swimming in it peacefully.

Question 7

swarm

Answer 7

a large group of insects, especially bees, moving together in the same direction

I was chased by a swarm of bees because I accidentally disturbed their hive.

Question 8

troop

Answer 8

a group of people or animals of a particular kind such as monkeys

Back at the camp, we found that a troop of monkeys had raided our food supply.