Mastering Latin Plurals in English

The video tutorial introduces students to words in English that have different singular and plural forms due to their Latin origins. The teacher provides examples such as fungus/fungi, cactus/cacti, and criterion/criteria, explaining their meanings and correct usage. The tutorial also highlights common mistakes in using these plurals and concludes with a call to action for students to subscribe and engage further.

Why is it important to use Latin-derived words correctly in their singular and plural forms?

• It makes you sound more intelligent.

• It helps you learn Latin.

• It improves your spelling.

• It makes you better at math.

What is the plural form of 'fungus'?

• Funguses

• Fungi

• Fungae

• Fungis

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

• Cactuses

• Cacti

• Cactae

• Cactis

What is the plural form of 'crisis'?

• Crisisies

• Crisises

• Crisis

• Crises

What is the singular form of 'criteria'?

• Criterion

• Criterium

• Criterions

• Criterias

Which word means 'something observable in a scientific sense'?

• Phenomenons

• Phenomena

• Phenomenon

• Phenomenal

What is the plural form of 'datum'?

• Datum

• Datums

• Data

• Datas

What is the plural form of 'memorandum'?

• Memorand

• Memorandumses

• Memoranda

• Memorandums

What is the singular form of 'media'?

• Medii

• Mediae

• Medias

• Medium

Which of the following is NOT a correct plural form?

• Crises

• Criterions

• Cacti

• Fungi