Forming Noun Plurals (4) Flashcards

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What is the plural of the word 'alumna'?

Alumna
Alumnis
Alumnae (correct)
Alumni

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'?

alumni Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural of 'oasis'?

oases Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural of 'monsieur'?

messieurs Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural of 'parenthesis'?

parentheses Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural of 'chateau'?

chateaux Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural of 'emphasis'?

emphases Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural of 'tempo'?

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From which language does the word 'tempo' trace its earliest origin?

Latin Signup and view all the answers

What is the plural of 'appendix'?

appendices or appendixes Signup and view all the answers

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.