What is the collective noun for sheep?

• A. Herd
• B. Drove
• C. Pack
• D. Swarm

Answer: (A)

Groups of animals are described with specific collective nouns. For sheep, the common term used today to describe a group is a herd. This fits because a herd conveys a coordinated, moving group of livestock kept or observed together, which is how sheep are typically seen when grazing or traveling.

The other options don’t fit as well: a drove is an older, less common historical term for driving livestock; a pack is usually associated with wolves or hunting dogs; a swarm is used for insects or very dense flying groups. So herd is the best choice.