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

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The plural of 'genus' is:

A. genuses

B. genera

C. genii

D. geni

Answer: Option B

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'Genus' -> 'genera' (Latin plural).

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Which is the correct noun? 'The poor ___ always with us.'

A. is

B. are

C. was

D. has

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'The poor' represents poor people, plural, so takes plural verb 'are'.

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The noun 'scissors' is plural; we say:

A. both

B. a scissors

C. none

D. a pair of scissors

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'A pair of scissors' is the singular form.

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Choose the correct plural for 'loaf':

A. loafs

B. loaves

C. loave

D. loafes

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Correct Answer: Option B

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

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