Lec.1 Singular And Plural

Question 1

What is the singular form of ‘vertebrae’?

Answer 1

vertebra

‘Vertebra’ refers to a single bone in the spine.

Question 2

What is the suffix for the plural of terms ending in -a?

Answer 2

-ae

This suffix is used to form the plural of nouns that end with -a.

Question 3

What is the singular form of ‘thoraces’?

Answer 3

thorax

‘Thorax’ refers to the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen.

Question 4

What is the plural form of ‘diagnosis’?

Answer 4

diagnoses

‘Diagnosis’ is the identification of the nature of an illness.

Question 5

What is the singular form of ‘appendices’?

Answer 5

appendix

‘Appendix’ can refer to a supplementary material at the end of a book or a part of the body.

Question 6

What is the plural form of ‘diverticulum’?

Answer 6

diverticula

‘Diverticulum’ refers to an abnormal pouch or sac in the wall of a hollow organ.

Question 7

What is the plural form of ‘bronchus’?

Answer 7

bronchi

‘Bronchus’ is one of the two main air passages that branch from the trachea.

Question 8

What is the singular form of ‘ovaries’?

Answer 8

ovary

‘Ovary’ is the female reproductive organ that produces eggs.

Question 9

What is the suffix for the plural of terms ending in -ex?

Answer 9

-ices

This suffix is used to form the plural of nouns that end with -ex.

Question 10

What is the suffix for the plural of terms ending in -um?

Answer 10

-a

This suffix is used to form the plural of nouns that end with -um.

Question 11

What is the suffix for the plural of terms ending in -us?

Answer 11

-i

This suffix is used to form the plural of nouns that end with -us.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The plural of ‘vertebra’ is _______.

Answer 12

vertebrae

‘Vertebrae’ refers to multiple bones in the spine.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The plural of ‘thorax’ is _______.

Answer 13

thoraces

‘Thoraces’ refers to multiple parts of the body between the neck and abdomen.