B1
flock vs herd vs swarm
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| flocknoun/flɑːk/ | Meaning a group of birds, sheep or goats that stay or are kept together | Goes with flock of sheep | Example A flock of birds flew over the lake at sunrise. |
| herdnoun/hɜːrd/ | Meaning a large group of animals of one kind that live or move together, such as cows | Goes with herd of cattle | Example Some people just follow the herd instead of thinking for themselves. |
| swarmnoun/swɔːrm/ | Meaning a large group of insects or small animals moving together | Goes with a swarm of bees | Example A swarm of bees settled on the branch above our heads. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We saw a of elephants in the national park.