Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks: A lamb was grazing with --- sheep one day.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Flock (Correct): This is the standard collective noun used for sheep, goats, and birds.
Group: While technically correct in general English, it is not the specific "collective noun" tested in grammar exams.
Mob: This term is specifically used for a group of kangaroos or an unruly crowd of people.
Number: This is a general quantifier and doesn't function as a specific collective noun.
Correct Sentence: "A lamb was grazing with a flock of sheep one day."