Identify the sentence that correctly uses singular and plural nouns.

A.

Julia awoke with a start when the two thiefs smashed the window.

B.

The salad bar featured six types of mushrooms; it was a smorgasbord of fungi.

C.

Tony and Mark were best friends, so naturally they were devastated to learn that their wifes hated each other.

D.

In reaction to the subzero temperature, Penelope wrapped herself in three different scarfs and two sets of gloves.

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Alexander Krueger

9 April, 14:12

Identify the sentence that correctly uses singular and plural nouns.

A.

Julia awoke with a start when the two thiefs smashed the window.

B.

The salad bar featured six types of mushrooms; it was a smorgasbord of fungi.

C.

Tony and Mark were best friends, so naturally they were devastated to learn that their wifes hated each other.

D.

In reaction to the subzero temperature, Penelope wrapped herself in three different scarfs and two sets of gloves.

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Roland · Answer 1

The answer to the question above is "D. In reaction to the subzero temperature, Penelope wrapped herself in three different scarfs and two sets of gloves" which is the sentence that correctly uses singular and plural nouns based on its writing. The first choice should use thieves as the plural noun. The second choice should use mushroom instead mushrooms. The third choice should use wives as the plural noun.