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What is added to a singular noun to form the plural form, according to the general rule?
What is added to a singular noun to form the plural form, according to the general rule?
- an apostrophe
- s (correct)
- a hyphen
- es
What is an exception to the general rule for forming plurals?
What is an exception to the general rule for forming plurals?
- Singular nouns ending in a vowel
- Singular nouns ending in y that is preceded by a vowel
- Singular nouns ending in s, x, ch, sh, or z (correct)
- Singular nouns ending in a consonant
How do you form the plural of a singular noun ending in y preceded by a consonant?
How do you form the plural of a singular noun ending in y preceded by a consonant?
- Add an 's' or 'es' randomly
- Add an es
- Add an s
- Change the y to i and add es (correct)
What is true about lower case letters when forming plurals?
What is true about lower case letters when forming plurals?
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What is true about nouns with irregular plurals?
What is true about nouns with irregular plurals?
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What is the general rule to form a possessive noun?
What is the general rule to form a possessive noun?
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What is the correct way to form the possessive of a noun that ends with a silent s?
What is the correct way to form the possessive of a noun that ends with a silent s?
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How do you form the plural of nouns that derive from Latin or Greek?
How do you form the plural of nouns that derive from Latin or Greek?
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What is the correct way to form the possessive of a plural noun ending in s or es?
What is the correct way to form the possessive of a plural noun ending in s or es?
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How do you form the plural of abbreviations that are capitalized?
How do you form the plural of abbreviations that are capitalized?
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