- 13/11/2012
- Posted by: essay
- Category: Business writing
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Sometimes the plural or singular form of a noun is so rarely used that people forget what it is. Here are some singulars (and plurals) to keep straight:
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| addendum | addenda |
| agenda | agendas |
| alumnus/alumna | alumni/alumnae |
| analysis | analyses |
| attorney general | attorneys general |
| caucus | caucuses |
| consortium | consortia |
| corps | corps |
| criterion | criteria |
| datum | data |
| echo | echoes |
| focus | foci |
| genus | genera |
| hero | heroes |
| medium (communication) | media |
| oasis | oases |
| passerby | passersby |
| person | people |
| phenomenon | phenomena |
| potato | potatoes |
| proviso | provisos |
| sheep | sheep |
| stimulus | stimuli |
| thesis | theses |
| VP | VPs |
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