WAEC - English Language (1989 - No. 66)
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes the sentence.
Mallam Gana owns many...on his farm.
Mallam Gana owns many...on his farm.
cattles
herds of cattle
heads of cattle
head of cattle
Explanation
A group of cattle is commonly referred to as a "herd." Therefore, the sentence should read: "Mallam Gana owns many herds of cattle on his farm." The term "cattle" is a plural noun, and the appropriate collective term to describe a group of them is "herd."
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