Pride is to lion as shoal is to ____.

Given data

• Collective noun analogy: pride relates to lion.
• Shoal is a collective term used for certain animals.

Concept/Approach

Match a collective noun to the animal it commonly describes. Pride refers to a group of lions; shoal refers to a group of fish.

Step-by-step reasoningPride : lion = shoal : ?Shoal is used for fish (a shoal of fish).

Verification/Alternative

Other valid collective nouns: pod of whales, flock of birds, pack of wolves. These do not match shoal.

Common pitfalls

Confusing shoal with school (also for fish) does not change the animal; both indicate fish.

Final Answerfish