Ramesh and Suresh are having an argument. Ramesh says it is more correct to say, “the herd of sheep is eating hay in the field” whereas Suresh says it is more correct to say, “the herd of sheep are eating hay in the field”.
The question is: Who is Right?
Herd is a singular term, hence it is more apt to say “is”. So Ramesh should be correct.
Thanks for the point, can the term ‘herd’ be something else?
So no one is right in that case.
Yes,both are not right.
Here herd of sheep even though plural noun(collective), the action is same(eating).. So the noun becomes singular and take singular verb…. So Ramesh is correct..
Thanks for bringing with substantial points. Can be other term than herd?
or we can use flock of sheep instead of herd..
Yup, flock to be used for Sheep.Herd is used for cattle, cows.