Question

For each sentence, form the correct plural of the word or words in italics. 1. The CHEIF of the three departments met for more than an hour. 2. There are 12 extremely sharp cutting KNIFE in that food preparation machine. 3. More than 70 BOX per hour can be packed using that method. 4. Car FERRY are still used instead of bridges in many places. 5. Every year, all of the ALUMNA of the three local women’s colleges hold a reunion. 6. Four full place settings of DISH are packed in each carton. 7. The WIFE and husbands all finally met at the company picnic. 8. We’re doing research to determine ways to make fresh TOMATO last longer on store shelf. 9. Today there are no ash coming from the CHIMNEY of our factory. 10. The legal BRIEF arrived from our corporate attorney this morning.

Answer 1

Chiefs
knives
boxes
ferries
alumni
dishes
wives
tomatoes
chimneys
briefs

Answer 2

1. chiefs

2. knives

3. boxes

4. ferries

5. alumnae

6. dishes

7. wives

8. tomatoes, shelves

9. ashes, chimneys, factories

10. briefs