Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Singular/Plural

Question:

Which of the following is a correct pair of singular and plural?

Options:

Tooth:Tooths

Hair:Hairs

Desperado:Desperadoes

Goose:Gooses

Correct Answer:

Desperado:Desperadoes

Explanation:

The correct pair of singular and plural is:

☀ Desperado:Desperadoes

Explanation for each option:

☀ Tooth:Tooths: This is incorrect. The correct plural form of "Tooth" is "Teeth."

☀ Hair:Hairs: This is incorrect. The correct plural form of "Hair" is "Hairs" when referring to individual strands of hair. However, when referring to hair collectively, the word "Hair" can be both singular and plural.

☀ Desperado:Desperadoes: This is correct. The singular form of "Desperado" is "Desperado," and the plural form is "Desperadoes."

☀ Goose:Gooses: This is incorrect. The correct plural form of "Goose" is "Geese."