WBCS.LIVE practice question

Fill up the blank with the correct word: The shepherd was looking after the __________ of sheep.

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

Answer options

  1. fleet
  2. gang
  3. crew
  4. flock

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: flock

Explanation: Context: A group of sheep is called a ‘flock’. This collective noun is commonly used for birds and sheep. 1. fleet ❌ – used for ships or vehicles. 2. gang ❌ – used for people or animals like thieves or monkeys. 3. crew ❌ – used for sailors or workers on a ship. 4. flock ✅ – correct; collective noun for sheep. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: The shepherd was looking after the flock of sheep.