Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence.
Sam′s herd of sheep __________ struggling because of the drought.

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A subject must agree with its verb in number. This means both need to be singular or both need to be plural. The subject in this sentence (herd) is a collective noun.
A collective noun is a noun that denotes a group of individuals (e.g. crowd, group, committee, team, pack) but almost always requires a singular verb.
Sam′s herd of sheep has been struggling because of the drought.

Select the Best Word or Words for the Blank in the Following