Fill in the blank with the proper collective noun: A __________ of swine was creating bad noises in front of Ram Sunder’s house.
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Fill in the blank with the proper collective noun:
A __________ of swine was creating bad noises in front of Ram Sunder’s house.
A __________ of swine was creating bad noises in front of Ram Sunder’s house.
- Cloud
- Herd
- Sheaf
- Convoy
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Herd
Swine (pigs) are grouped as a herd, also called a "sounder". A cloud is used of gnats or locusts, a sheaf of corn or papers, and a convoy of vehicles or ships travelling together.
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