Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable word:
I saw a ---- of cows in the field.
a)Group
b)Herd
c)Swarm
d)Flock

Answer 1

Hint: A group of cows or the collective noun of cows is herd. Herd is the group that shares the same characteristics or has something similar.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 Collective nouns refer to nouns that indicate a group or collection of people, animals, or things.
To choose the right option it is important to have conspicuous knowledge about different words that make it easier to understand their meanings and usage.
Let us understand the meaning of each word mentioned in the options-
Option a ‘group’ is used to refer to a collection of people, things or animals in a general sense or anything that is seen in a generalised common manner. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b ‘herd’ is a group of animals that share similar kinds of characteristics. It is commonly used with cattles, including cows. Hence, it is the correct option.
Option c ‘swarm’ is the collective noun of bees. It is used for large dense flying insects. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option d ‘Flock’ is the collective noun of birds. It is used to refer to birds that are flying together in the sky. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
The correct answer is Option ‘b’.

Note: All these words may seem related to animals or insects but they all hold different uses and meanings. There are different words that are assigned to movement or groups of birds, insects, and animals.