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COLLECTIVE NOUNS
1. People discussing issues ........................................................................... Forum
2. People discussing religious issues ............................................................. Congregation
3. Singers ..................................................................................................... Choir
4. Stars ......................................................................................................... Galaxy
5. Stars in a particular shape ........................................................................ Constellation
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6. Shots/bullets ............................................................................................ Volley
7. Shots or bullets fired very quickly .............................................................. Fusillade
8. Simultaneous discharge of guns in a military action as a salute ............... Salvo
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9. Ships/cars ................................................................................................ Fleet
10. Vehicles behind an escort ......................................................................... Convoy
11. Moving vehicles ........................................................................................ Caravan
12. Puppies ..................................................................................................... Litter
13. Dogs/wolves/hounds ................................................................................. Pack
14. Lions ........................................................................................................ Pride
15. Islands ...................................................................................................... Archipelago
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16. Directors ................................................................................................... Board
17. Birds ......................................................................................................... Flock
18. Bees/Insects ............................................................................................ Swarm
19. Stairs/Flying birds .................................................................................... Flight
20. Merchants/smugglers ............................................................................... Syndicate
21. Keys/Flowers/Crooks ................................................................................ Bunch
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52. Elephants .................................................................................................. Pride/herd
53. Cattle ....................................................................................................... Herd
54. Frogs ......................................................................................................... Army
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55. Kangaroos ................................................................................................. Mob/Troop
56. Soldiers .................................................................................................... Army/Troop
57. Monkeys ................................................................................................... Troop
58. Squirrels ................................................................................................... Scurry
59. Zebra ........................................................................................................ Zeal
60. Servants/Attendants ................................................................................ Retinue
61. Mountains ................................................................................................ Range/Chain
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62. Laws ......................................................................................................... Code
63. Studies ..................................................................................................... Curriculum
64. Corn/Arrow ............................................................................................... Sheaf
65. Stone/Garbage ......................................................................................... Heap
66. Trees ........................................................................................................ Clump/Grove
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