Irregular Plurals Exercise 1

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Choose the correct plural form for each noun.
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Irregular Plurals Exercise 1 - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Elf

    • Elves

    • Elfs

    • Elfes

    • Elfoes

    Correct Answer
    A. Elves
    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

    • Loafs

    • Loaves

    • Loafes

    • Loaf

    Correct Answer
    A. Loaves
    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

    • Mice

    • Mouses

    • Mices

    Correct Answer
    A. Mice
    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

    • Wifes

    • Wives

    • Wive

    Correct Answer
    A. Wives
    Explanation
    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

    • Volcanoe

    • Volcanoes

    • Volcano

    Correct Answer
    A. Volcanoes
    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

    • Gooses

    • Goose

    • Geese

    Correct Answer
    A. Geese
    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

    • Tornadoes

    • Tornado

    • Tornados

    Correct Answer
    A. Tornadoes
    Explanation
    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

    • Matrix

    • Matrixs

    • Matrices

    Correct Answer
    A. Matrices
    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

    • Theses

    • Thesises

    • Thesis

    Correct Answer
    A. Theses
    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

    • Alumni

    • Alumnus

    • Alumnis

    Correct Answer
    A. Alumni
    Explanation
    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

    • Media

    • Medias

    • Medium

    Correct Answer
    A. Media
    Explanation
    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

    • Symposia

    • Symposium

    • Symposii

    Correct Answer
    A. Symposia
    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

    • Automaton

    • Automatons

    • Automata

    Correct Answer
    A. Automata
    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

    • Offsprings

    • Offspringes

    • Offspring

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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    Vortex

    • Vortexes

    • Vorteces

    • Vortices

    • Vortixes

    Correct Answer
    A. Vortices
    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

    • Stimula

    • Stimuli

    • Stimuluses

    • Stimulus

    Correct Answer
    A. Stimuli
    Explanation
    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

    • Trouts

    • Trout

    • Troutes

    Correct Answer
    A. Trout

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