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

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The plural of 'alumnus' is:

A. alumnis

B. alumnae

C. alumnuses

D. alumni

Answer: Option D

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

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A. syllabus

B. syllabi

C. syllabuses

D. both A and B

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The word 'police' is plural; we say:

A. polices

B. the police

C. a police

D. both B and C

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A. bacteria

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D. bacteriums

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