« previous next »

Author Question: Keeping in mind the rules for common nouns ending in y, which of the following is the correct ... (Read 105 times)

evelyn o bentley

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 564
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 305
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

Examples of common surgical positions. Examples of common surgical positions.
Pulp - Common People Pulp - Common People
Forearm application to engage the common fascial restrictions in the trapezius and levator scapula ... Forearm application to engage the common fascial restrictions in the trapezius and levator scapula ...
Common Causes of Walking Gait Deviations Common Causes of Walking Gait Deviations
Comparison of Portion Sizes of Common Foods Comparison of Portion Sizes of Common Foods
Photos simulating vision with two common visual disorders Photos simulating vision with two common visual disorders
Video: Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Drug Resistance and Natural Selection

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library