Irregular Plurals Exercise 1

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1. Child

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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."

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Irregular Plurals Exercise 1 - Quiz

Choose the correct plural form for each noun.
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2. Elf

Explanation

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.

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3. Loaf

Explanation

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."

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4. Mouse

Explanation

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."

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5. Wife

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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.

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6. Volcano

Explanation

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.

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7. Goose

Explanation

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."

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8. Tornado

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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.

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9. Matrix

Explanation

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.

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10. Thesis

Explanation

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.

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11. Alumnus

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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.

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12. Medium

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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.

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13. Symposium

Explanation

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.

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14. Automaton

Explanation

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.

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15. Offspring

Explanation

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.

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16. Vortex

Explanation

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."

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17. Stimulus

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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.

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18. Trout

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Elf
Loaf
Mouse
Wife
Volcano
Goose
Tornado
Matrix
Thesis
Alumnus
Medium
Symposium
Automaton
Offspring
Vortex
Stimulus
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