Select the correct plural form of the following word. Alumnus

Answer: The correct plural of "alumnus" is "alumni".

Key point: Latin-derived nouns ending in "-us" often form plurals with "-i."

• alumnus (singular, typically male) → alumni (plural; used for groups of men or mixed-gender groups)

• alumna (singular, female) → alumnae (plural, for groups of women)

• Spelling note: "alumus" is incorrect; the correct singular spelling is "alumnus."

Usage note: In modern English, "alumni" is commonly used for any group of graduates when gender is mixed or unspecified.