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evelyn o bentley

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on: Jun 23, 2018
Keeping in mind the rules for common nouns ending in y, which of the following is the correct singular-plural pair of words?
 
  A. Attorney and Attornies
  B. Valley and Valleys
  C. Journey and Journies
  D. Company and Companys

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct singular-plural pair of words?
 
  A. Father-in-law and Fathers-in-law
  B. Chief of staff and Chief of staffs
  C. General Manager and Generals Manager
  D. Mother-in-law and Mother-in-laws


aidanmbrowne

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The correct singular-plural pair of words is Valley and Valleys. The rule is to add s to form
the plural if there is a vowel immediately before the y.

Answer to Question 2

A
The correct singular-plural pair of words is Father-in-law and Fathers-in-law. With such
compound nouns, make the main word, the most important word in the compound, plural.


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