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Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 1

What is the plural of cactus?

Detailed Solution for Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 1
  • If the singular noun ends in ‑usthe plural ending is frequently ‑i.
  • The plural of cactus is cacti.
  • Cactus is a succulent plant with a thick fleshy stem which typically bears spines, lacks leaves, and has brilliantly coloured flowers. 
  • Similarly plural of focus is foci.
Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 2

Plural of 'Cactus' is:

Detailed Solution for Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 2
  • If the singular noun ends in ‑us, the plural ending is frequently ‑i.
  • The plural of cactus is cacti.
  • Cactus is a succulent plant with a thick fleshy stem which typically bears spines, lacks leaves, and has brilliantly coloured flowers. 
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Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 3

Which of the following is in 'plural'?

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  • The word 'plural' denotes a quantity greater than one. 
  • Genera are principal taxonomic categories that rank above species and below family and are denoted by a capitalized Latin name, e.g., Leo.
  • The singular form for 'Genera' is 'Genus'.
  • Hence, option 2 is the most appropriate choice.
Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 4

Add the right suffix to pluralize the word

'Ox'.

Detailed Solution for Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 4
  • We change the number of a noun by adding various suffixes with the singular noun.
  • The noun 'Ox' is made plural by adding the suffix 'en'.
  • Hence the final word will be- Oxen.
Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 5

Direction: Identify the incorrect plural.

Detailed Solution for Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 5
  • Let us explore the options:
    • The plural form of 'sheep'- a domesticated ruminant mammal with a thick woolly coat and curving horns is 'sheep' only. Sheep can be used as singular and plural as per the context.
    • The plural form of 'swine'- a pig is 'swine'.
    • The plural form of 'aircraft'- an aeroplane, helicopter, or another machine capable of flight is 'aircraft' only.
    • The plural form of 'species'- It is a collective noun and can be used as singular or plural as per the context, a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
  • Hence, the option 'aircrafts' is the incorrect plural.
Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 6

Direction: Choose the correct option which gives the plural of the given word.

'Handful'

Detailed Solution for Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 6
  • Here, to make the plural of a noun ending with -ful are usually formed by adding -s to the suffix.
    • Example: Cupfuls, Spoonfuls
  • ​A handful (noun): An amount of something that can be held in one hand. 
    • Example: ​He pulled out a handful of coins from his pocket.
Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 7

Directions- What is the plural form of the given noun?

Radius

Detailed Solution for Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 7
  • The plural of a noun typically denotes a quantity greater than the default quantity represented by that noun. This default quantity is most commonly one. An example of a plural is the word cats, which corresponds to the singular cat.
  • The plural of 'radius' is 'radii'. 
Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 8

Which of the following words is in 'plural'?

Detailed Solution for Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 8
  • The word 'plural' denotes a quantity greater than one. 
  • Fungi is the plural form of fungus.
  • Hence, option 2 is the most appropriate answer.
Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 9

Plural of 'Radio' is

Detailed Solution for Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 9
  • The noun 'radio' can be countable or uncountable.
  • In more general, commonly used, contexts, the plural form will also be 'radio'.
  • Exception: The plural form can also be radios e.g. in reference to various types of radios or a collection of radios.
  • The plural of 'Radio' is 'Radio'.
Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 10

Which of the following is regarded as 'plural'?

Detailed Solution for Test: Singular and Plural - 2 - Question 10
  • The word 'plural' denotes a quantity greater than one. 
  • Trusses are an assembly of beams or other elements that creates a rigid structure. 
  • The singular form for 'trusses' is 'truss'.
  • Hence, option D is the most appropriate choice.
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