Question

Some nouns that end in -um are made plural by changing the –um to –a. Which of the following BEST explains this change?

Answer 1

Hai!!

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Can you please post "the following" choices?

Answer 2

A.

They have Greek origins and therefore have irregular plural forms.


B.

They have Latin origins and therefore have irregular plural forms.


C.

They have Spanish origins and therefore have irregular plural forms.


D.

There are no words that change forms like that in English.

Answer 3

Very complex question you have here but I would say A .

Answer 4

Actually, I don't think A is right.
Check this out, it should help:
http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/373/why-are-words-ending-in-um-and-us-pluralized-to-end-in-a-and-i-resp

Answer 5

Hmmm you're right I would go with Whitemonsterbunny17 but I was just thinking A because most of our language is based off of greek more than latin.Or thats what it said in my lesson.

Answer 6

That's true but not all of our language is based on Greek. This must be one of those exceptions. :p

Answer 7

@Alexx_13, did you find the answer? ^.^

Answer 8

True but I think your right it might be latin so if you had to pick an answer go with hers.

Answer 9

Yeah it was B, Thx!!!

Answer 10

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Answer 11

Don't forget to choose the "Best Response" and close the question. (:

Answer 12

k :)

Answer 13

Also, if you need help with anything else, feel free to tag us. (:

Answer 14

I will :)

Answer 15

Allrighty ^.^

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