Select the correct plural form of the following word. Alumnus
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Select the correct plural form of the following word. Alumnus
- A.
Alumni
- B.
Alumnae
- C.
Alumna
- D.
Alumus
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Correct answer: A
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.
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