Plural Rules Quiz
1 / 15From regular plurals to the trickiest irregular forms, how well do you know English plural rules?
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What is the correct plural of 'cactus'?
About Plural Rules Quiz
Give your memory a workout with Plural Rules Quiz: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. From regular plurals to the trickiest irregular forms, how well do you know English plural rules? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What is the correct plural of 'cactus'?
Answer: Both A and B are accepted
2. What is the plural of 'child'?
Answer: Children
3. What is the correct plural of 'criterion'?
Answer: Criteria
4. Which word has the same singular and plural form?
Answer: Sheep
5. What is the plural of 'mother-in-law'?
Answer: Mothers-in-law
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Most players finish Plural Rules Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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