Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement? The herd of sheep is grazing in the field, The herd of sheep are grazing in the field, The herds of sheep is grazing in the field, The herds of sheep are grazing in the field
- The herd of sheep is grazing in the field
- The herd of sheep are grazing in the field
- The herds of sheep is grazing in the field
- The herds of sheep are grazing in the field
Explanation
- The herd of sheep is grazing in the field.
- “Herd” is a collective noun.
- It is treated as singular when seen as one group.
- Therefore, it takes the singular verb “is”, not “are”.
- So, correct subject-verb agreement is: herd + is grazing.
Last verified on 06-06-2026
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