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

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The plural of 'person' is:

A. peoples

B. both A and B

C. people

D. persons

Answer: Option B

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Both 'persons' and 'people' are used; 'people' is more common, 'persons' is formal.

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The noun 'cattle' is:

A. plural

B. collective and singular

C. singular

D. none

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Correct Answer: Option A

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'Cattle' is a plural noun.

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Choose the correct plural of 'alumnus':

A. alumnis

B. alumnuses

C. alumnas

D. alumni

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'Alumnus' is Latin; plural is 'alumni'.

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The plural of 'woman' is:

A. womens

B. womanes

C. women

D. womans

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Irregular plural: 'woman' -> 'women'.

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