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Select the correct spelling of the word for the sentence below.

The
are having a fund-raising dinner.
alumna
alumnae

Select the correct spelling of the word for the sentence below. The are having a fund-example-1
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Answer:

'Alumnae' is a plural noun, so it must agree with the plural verb 'are.'

Step-by-step explanation:

'Alumna' is the feminine singular form of the noun.

'Alumnae' is the feminine plural form, used for groups of women.

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