Select the correct plural form for the given word: Match
2023
Select the correct plural form for the given word:
Match
- A.
Match
- B.
Matchies
- C.
Matches
- 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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