Irregular Plurals Exercise 1
Choose the correct plural form for each noun.
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Child
- A.
Childs
- B.
Children
- C.
Childes
- D.
Child
Correct Answer
B. ChildrenExplanation
The word "child" is the singular form, while "children" is the plural form. In this case, the question is asking for the plural form of "child," which is "children."Rate this question:
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- 2.
Offspring
- A.
Offsprings
- B.
Offspringes
- C.
Offspring
Correct Answer
C. OffspringExplanation
The correct answer is "Offspring." This is the correct spelling of the word, which refers to the children or descendants of a particular person, animal, or plant.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Tornado
- A.
Tornadoes
- B.
Tornado
- C.
Tornados
Correct Answer
A. TornadoesExplanation
The correct answer is "Tornadoes" because it is the plural form of the word "tornado." The question provides variations of the word "tornado" and asks for the correct answer. "Tornadoes" is the correct plural form, while "Tornado" and "Tornados" are either the singular form or incorrect spellings.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Loaf
- A.
Loafs
- B.
Loaves
- C.
Loafes
- D.
Loaf
Correct Answer
B. LoavesExplanation
The word "loaf" is the singular form, referring to a single unit of bread. The plural form of "loaf" is "loaves," indicating multiple units of bread. Therefore, "loaves" is the correct answer as it accurately represents the plural form of "loaf."Rate this question:
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- 5.
Matrix
- A.
Matrix
- B.
Matrixs
- C.
Matrices
Correct Answer
C. MatricesExplanation
The plural form of "matrix" is "matrices." The word "matrix" refers to a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions arranged in rows and columns. When there is more than one matrix, we use the term "matrices" to indicate the plural form.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Symposium
- A.
Symposia
- B.
Symposium
- C.
Symposii
Correct Answer
A. SymposiaExplanation
The correct answer is "Symposia" because it is the plural form of "symposium." "Symposium" refers to a conference or meeting where experts gather to discuss a specific topic. When there is more than one symposium, the plural form "symposia" is used.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Goose
- A.
Gooses
- B.
Goose
- C.
Geese
Correct Answer
C. GeeseExplanation
The plural form of "goose" is "geese." This is a common irregular plural in English where the word undergoes a vowel change. Instead of adding an "s" to the end of the word, as is typical for regular plurals, the vowel sound changes from "oo" to "ee." Therefore, "geese" is the correct plural form of "goose."Rate this question:
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- 8.
Mouse
- A.
Mice
- B.
Mouses
- C.
Mices
Correct Answer
A. MiceExplanation
The word "mouse" is the singular form, and the plural form of "mouse" is "mice." This is a common irregular plural in English, where the "s" ending is replaced with "ice." Therefore, "mice" is the correct plural form for "mouse."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Stimulus
- A.
Stimula
- B.
Stimuli
- C.
Stimuluses
- D.
Stimulus
Correct Answer
B. StimuliExplanation
The correct answer is "Stimuli" because it is the plural form of "stimulus." In the given stimulus, there are multiple instances of the word "stimulus," indicating that there is more than one stimulus. Therefore, the correct answer is "Stimuli" to reflect the plural form of the word.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Automaton
- A.
Automaton
- B.
Automatons
- C.
Automata
Correct Answer
C. AutomataExplanation
The given words "Automaton," "Automatons," and "Automata" are all variations of the word "Automata," which is the correct answer. "Automaton" refers to a self-operating machine or robot, "Automatons" is the plural form of "Automaton," and "Automata" is the plural form of "Automaton" in Latin. Therefore, "Automata" is the correct answer as it encompasses all the variations of the word.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Thesis
- A.
Theses
- B.
Thesises
- C.
Thesis
Correct Answer
A. ThesesExplanation
The correct answer is "Theses" because it is the plural form of "thesis". In English, when we want to indicate more than one of something, we usually add an "s" to the end of the word. Therefore, "theses" is the correct plural form of "thesis". "Thesises" and "thesis" are incorrect spellings and do not follow the standard pluralization rules in English.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Elf
- A.
Elves
- B.
Elfs
- C.
Elfes
- D.
Elfoes
Correct Answer
A. ElvesExplanation
The correct answer is "Elves" because it is the plural form of the word "Elf." In English, when we want to indicate more than one of something, we usually add an "s" to the end of the word. Therefore, "Elves" is the correct plural form of "Elf." The other options, such as "Elfs," "Elfes," and "Elfoes," are not grammatically correct plural forms in English.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Trout
- A.
Trouts
- B.
Trout
- C.
Troutes
Correct Answer
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- 14.
Vortex
- A.
Vortexes
- B.
Vorteces
- C.
Vortices
- D.
Vortixes
Correct Answer
C. VorticesExplanation
The correct answer is "Vortices" because it is the plural form of "vortex." In English, when a word ends in "-x," the plural form is typically formed by changing the "-x" to "-ces." Therefore, "vortices" is the correct plural form for "vortex."Rate this question:
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- 15.
Alumnus
- A.
Alumni
- B.
Alumnus
- C.
Alumnis
Correct Answer
A. AlumniExplanation
The correct answer is "Alumni" because "alumnus" refers to a single male graduate, while "alumni" is the plural form that encompasses both male and female graduates. "Alumnis" is not a valid word in English.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Wife
- A.
Wifes
- B.
Wives
- C.
Wive
Correct Answer
B. WivesExplanation
The correct answer is "wives" because it is the plural form of "wife." In English, when referring to more than one wife, the suffix "-s" is added to the word to indicate plurality.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Medium
- A.
Media
- B.
Medias
- C.
Medium
Correct Answer
A. MediaExplanation
The correct answer is "Media." The word "medium" is the singular form, while "media" is the plural form. In this case, the question provides a list of words, and the correct answer is the plural form of the word.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Volcano
- A.
Volcanoe
- B.
Volcanoes
- C.
Volcano
Correct Answer
B. VolcanoesExplanation
The correct answer is "Volcanoes" because it is the plural form of the word "Volcano". The question is asking for the correct plural form, and "Volcanoes" is the appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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