Select the correct plural form for the given word: Match

2023

Select the correct plural form for the given word:

Match

  1. A.

    Match

  2. B.

    Matchies

  3. C.

    Matches

  4. D.

    Matchs

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Correct answer: C

Answer: Matches

The correct plural form is "matches."

Rule:

  • For nouns ending in -s, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z, form the plural by adding -es.

Application to this word:

  • The word "match" ends with the letters -ch, so add -es to form the plural: "match" → "matches".

Why the other forms are incorrect:

  • "Match" is singular, not plural.

  • "Matchies" is not standard; the -ies ending applies when a noun ends in a consonant + y (for example, "lady" → "ladies").

  • "Matchs" is misspelled; simply adding -s is incorrect for words ending in -ch.

Therefore, the correct plural is "matches."

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