Select the correct plural form of the following word. Alumnus

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Select the correct plural form of the following word. Alumnus

  1. A.

    Alumni

  2. B.

    Alumnae

  3. C.

    Alumna

  4. 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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