Question
Download Solution PDFPlural of "ox" is
This question was previously asked in
DSSSB Pharmacist 2014: Previous Year Paper
- oxes
- ox
- oxen
- oxus
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 3 : oxen
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 3)
Key Points
- The word "ox" has an irregular plural form.
- Instead of adding "es" to form the plural, the word changes to "oxen".
- This is an exception in English where some nouns do not follow the regular pluralization rules.
- Example: One ox, two oxen.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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