What does "herd" mean?

[RainerX]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #229 "Confusing Words test (12)", question 6

The large ......... of cattle was difficult to move. The rancher used Border Collie dogs to help him round them up in the fall.

(a) herd
(b) heard
(c) herder
(d) heed

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #229 "Confusing Words test (12)", answer 6

The large herd of cattle was difficult to move. The rancher used Border Collie dogs to help him round them up in the fall.

Correct answer: (a) herd
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What is herd means?

RainerX

[Mister Micawber]

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Try this DICTIONARY.
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[Torsten]

Hi RainerX,

In addition to what Mister Micawber has said I'd like to point out that your question should read: "What does herd mean?"
Regards,
Torsten
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