Latin Plural Nouns in English

Multiple Choice

Why do you think Latin plurals are still relevant in modern English?

• They help us understand scientific terminology.

• They are used in legal documents.

• They make English sound more sophisticated.

• They are not relevant at all.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct nominative plural form of the FIRST DECLENSION noun 'puella'?

• puellam

• puellae

• puella

• puellos

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct nominative plural form of the SECOND DECLENSION noun 'servus'?

• servi

• servae

• servum

• servos

Multiple Choice

Based on the rules for 2nd declension neuter nouns, what is the nominative plural of 'donum'?

• dona

• donos

• donii

• donum

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct nominative plural form of the THIRD DECLENSION noun 'rex'?

• regae

• regos

• reges

• regi

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a Latin plural ending shown in the slides?

• -us

• -ae

• -i

• -a

Multiple Choice

Which Latin plural endings are commonly retained in English nouns borrowed from Latin?

• -ae, -i, -a, -es

• -us, -um, -on, -is

• -ous, -ic, -al, -ive

• -ed, -ing, -s, -es

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How does the word 'formula' form its plural in English?

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How does the word 'datum' form its plural in English?

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How does the word 'crisis' form its plural in English?

Multiple Select

Select all words that use the '-ae' ending for their plural form in English.

• formula

• antenna

• larva

• radius

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words does NOT follow the '-i' Latin plural ending in English?

• radius

• nucleus

• alumnus

• formula

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct plural form of 'bacterium'?

• bacteria

• bacteriums

• bacteries

• bacteri

Multiple Choice

What is the plural form of 'thesis'?

• theses

• thesises

• thesae

• thesi