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

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The plural of 'proof' is:

A. proovs

B. proofs

C. proves

D. proofes

Answer: Option B

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'Proof' simply adds -s: proofs. Not like 'roof' which can be roofs or rooves.

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The word 'species' is:

A. same in singular and plural

B. uncountable

C. singular only

D. plural only

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Correct Answer: Option A

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'Species' has the same form for singular and plural.

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The possessive form of 'boss' is:

A. boss's

B. both A and B

C. bosses

D. boss'

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Both 'boss'' and 'boss's' are accepted for singular nouns ending in s.

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Identify the error: 'The teacher gave us many homeworks.'

A. homeworks

B. gave

C. many

D. teacher

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Correct Answer: Option A

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'Homework' uncountable; 'much homework' or 'a lot of homework'.

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