Question

Identify the plural form of the noun given in bracket:
The _______ in the pond were swimming in circles. (Fish)
A) Fishens
B) Fish
C) Fishes
D) Fishe’s

Answer 1

Hint: The plural form of a word is formed by attaching s/es in the end of the noun. This rule applies to those words that are ending at sh, x and others. The plural form denotes two or more than two quantities of something.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze each option one by one:
Option A is fishens. The word does not sound correct naturally. Also, the word is meaningless. The conditions mentioned in the hint are also not satisfied in this case. Therefore, option A is incorrect.
Option B is fish. The word fish is a singular term. The conditions mentioned in the hint are also not satisfied in this case. It does not denote the plural form of the words. Therefore, option B is also incorrect.
Option C is fishes. The word ‘fishes’ is the plural form of the word fish. The conditions mentioned in the hint are also satisfied in this case. This denotes more than two fishes. So, the correct answer is “Option C”.
Option D is fishe’s. The word does not sound correct naturally. Also, the word is meaningless. The conditions mentioned in the hint are also not satisfied in this case. Therefore, option D is incorrect.

Note:
The plural form of the word does not change the meaning of the word. Only the count of the noun will increase but the meaning will not change. Therefore, options can be eliminated. ng will not change. Therefore, options can be eliminated.