Chapter 1: Singular To Plural

Question 1

Term ending in -is

Example: Arthrosis

Answer 1

Drop the -is and add -es

Example: Arthroses

Question 2

Term ending in -ix or -ex

Example: Appendix

Answer 2

Drop the -ix or -ex and add -ices

Example: Appendices

Question 3

Term ending in -itis

Example: Arthritis

Answer 3

Drop the -itis and add -itides

Example: Arthritides

Question 4

Term ending in -nx

Example: Phalanx

Answer 4

Drop the -nx and add -nges

Example: Phalanges

Question 5

Term ending in -um

Example: endocardium

Answer 5

Drop the -um and add -a

Example: Endocardia

Question 6

Term ending in -us

Example: Digitus

Answer 6

Drop the -us and add -i

Example: Digiti

Question 7

Term ending in -y

Example: Therapy

Answer 7

Drop the -y and add -ies

Example: Therapies

Question 8

Term ending in -a

Example: Vertebra

Answer 8

Drop the -a and add -ae

Example: Vertebrae