WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word: A _________ of sheep were roaming in the meadow.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. pack
  2. colony
  3. herd
  4. flock

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: flock

Explanation: Context: The correct collective noun for a group of sheep is ‘flock’. ‘Herd’ is used for cows or elephants. 1. pack ❌ – for wolves or dogs. 2. colony ❌ – for ants or penguins. 3. herd ❌ – for cattle. 4. flock ✅ – correct; for sheep or birds. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: A flock of sheep was grazing peacefully in the meadow.