Question

Identify the plural form of the word noun: volcano.
a. Volcanos
b. Volcano
c. Volcanoes
d. Volcanoez

Answer 1

Hint: To change singular forms of nouns ending with (consonant sound volca-no) o, into a plural form we often add suffix -s or -es towards the end of the singular noun.

Complete answer:
The plural form of the word volcano would be formed by adding a suffix towards the end of the singular noun form, the volcano. It will be volcano + -os or volcano + -oes, i.e., it can be both volcanos and volcanoes; the latter is used more often. Both are correct according to the English language. Therefore, option a and option d are both correct. Option b, the volcano, is a singular form of the noun. Option d, volcanoez is incorrect in terms of spelling. Therefore, option b, d, both are ruled out.

Note: Be specific with the spellings. Option c and d only differ in the last letter. One has s towards the end, and the other has z. Be specific with the pronunciation of the words. Do not confuse both. Z and s are very different sounds.