在英語中,大多數(shù)可數(shù)名詞的復數(shù)形式是在名詞后加上“-s”或“-es”。但英語中有也有不少不規(guī)則名詞復數(shù)形式。比如,“mouse 老鼠”的復數(shù)形式是“mice”。做下面的測試, 看看你是否掌握了常用不規(guī)則名詞的復數(shù)形式。
1. What is the plural noun for more than one tooth?
a) tooths
b) toothes
c) teeth
d) teeths
2. Which word has an irregular plural form?
a) child
b) foot
c) goose
d) all of the above
3. We have one sheep but what do we say if there are more than one?
a) sheep
b) sheeps
c) sheeplings
d) sheepies
4. Which sentences correctly uses irregular plural nouns?
a) Womans are allowed to get on the bus first
b) Woman are allowed to get on the bus first
c) Women are allowed to get on the bus first
d) Womens are allowed to get on the bus first
5. Which one of these is a correct irregular plural noun?
a) childrens
b) babys
c) persons
d) none of the above
6. For most nouns that end in "f" or "fe" you drop the "f" or "fe" and add what?
a) ves
b) ies
c) es
d) a
1) c, 2) d, 3) a, 4) c, 5) d, 6) a.