Plurals Flashcards
1
Q
When a word ends with “-a” what is the plural ending?
A
“-ae”
Ex: vertebra = vertebrae
2
Q
When a word ends with “-ax” what is the plural ending?
A
“-aces”
Ex: Thorax = Thoraces
3
Q
When a word ends with “-ex” what is the plural ending?
A
“-ices”
Ex: Index = Indices
4
Q
When a word ends with “-ix” what is the plural ending?
A
“-ices”
Ex: Appendix = Appendices
5
Q
When word ends with “-is” what is the plural ending?
A
“-es”
Ex: Diagnosis = Diagnoses
6
Q
When a word ends with “-um” what is the plural ending?
A
“-a”
Ex: Bacterium = Bacteria
7
Q
When a word ends with “-us” what is the plural ending?
A
“-I”
Ex: Bronchus = Bronchi
