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What is the plural of the word 'alumna'?
What is the plural of 'basis'?
bases
What is the plural of 'vertebra'?
vertebrae
What is the plural of 'crisis'?
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What is the plural of 'alumnus'?
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What is the plural of 'oasis'?
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What is the plural of 'monsieur'?
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What is the plural of 'parenthesis'?
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What is the plural of 'chateau'?
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What is the plural of 'emphasis'?
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What is the plural of 'tempo'?
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From which language does the word 'tempo' trace its earliest origin?
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What is the plural of 'appendix'?
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From which language does the word 'appendix' trace its earliest origin?
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Study Notes
Forming Noun Plurals
- Singular noun "alumna" becomes plural "alumnae."
- "basis" transforms to "bases" in plural form.
- "vertebra" changes to "vertebrae" when pluralized.
- The plural of "crisis" is "crises."
- "alumnus" is pluralized as "alumni."
- "oasis" has the plural form "oases."
- The French term "monsieur" converts to "messieurs" in plural.
- "parenthesis" becomes "parentheses" in its plural form.
- The plural of "chateau" is "chateaux."
- "emphasis" is pluralized as "emphases."
Additional Plural Forms
- The plural of "tempo" can be either "tempos" or "tempoes."
- "appendix" can be pluralized as "appendices" or "appendixes."
Origin of Words
- Both "tempo" and "appendix" trace their earliest origin to Latin.
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This quiz focuses on the formation of noun plurals in English, providing flashcards for both regular and irregular nouns. Test your knowledge by identifying plural forms of specific singular nouns and exploring their roots. Use these flashcards to enhance your understanding of English grammar.
