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Vincent Teo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

A 'shoal' or a 'school'

What is the collective noun for fish?

Is a 'shoal' or a 'school'?
  

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You can refer to a group of fish with either "shoal or school". Both usages are correct. Alex

— Alex-93

  • You can refer to a group of fish with either "shoal or school".
  • Both usages are correct.
  • Alex
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You can refer to a group of fish with either "shoal or school". Both usages are correct.

Alex
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Vincent,

I wonder why you ask some questions over and over instead of taking notes of the answers you've received here in the past...
Grammar Geek
Vincent TeoCan I say,

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(c) He had a shoal / a group of goldfish in /at the aquarium.
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Say "He has several goldfish" -- no one I know calls their fish "a shoal.
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Just to let you know Tanit,

the link doesnt work for me.

Alex Emotion: smile
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Alex-93Just to let you know Tanit,the link doesnt work for me.Alex
Thanks Alex,

I've fixed it.
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