The plural of 'alumnus' is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The plural of 'alumnus' is:

A. alumnuses

B. alumnis

C. alumnae

D. alumni

Answer: Option D

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Latin: alumnus (male) -> alumni (plural). Alumna (female) -> alumnae.

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What is the plural of 'datum'?

A. data

B. datums

C. dati

D. datas

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Latin: datum -> data.

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Identify the error: 'The peoples of India are hardworking.'

A. of

B. peoples

C. are

D. hardworking

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Correct Answer: Option B

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'People' is already plural when referring to a nation; 'peoples' is used for multiple ethnic groups. 'The people of India are...' is correct.

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Choose the correct plural for 'loaf':

A. loafes

B. loafs

C. loave

D. loaves

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Some nouns ending in -f or -fe change to -ves. 'Loaf' -> 'loaves'.

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