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Why is the plural of "quiz" spelled with double Z?
The plural of "quiz" is spelled with double "z" while the plural of "box" (and sometimes "bus") is spelled with a single last consonant. Why is it so? Is this the general rule to double the last ...
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Plural of 'yes'
What is the plural of yes? Googling brings up many different suggestions from different sources.
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Yeses
Yes's
Yes' ?
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What is the preferred plural form of "bus"?
The OED states that both "buses" and "busses" are acceptable plural forms of "bus". Is one generally preferred over the other?
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