RML MAINS 2025
English
Easy
What is the plural form of the word 'Child'?
Appeared in: RML MAINS 2025
Explanation
- The word 'child' is an irregular noun in English.
- Irregular nouns do not form their plurals by simply adding '-s' or '-es'.
- The correct and established plural form of 'child' is 'children'.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: This incorrectly applies the standard plural rule of adding '-s' to an irregular noun.
- Option B: 'Childies' is not a recognized word in the English language.
- Option D: 'Children' is already plural. Adding an 's' is grammatically incorrect for forming a plural.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Pluralization of irregular nouns in English grammar as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- This question tests foundational English language skills.
- Clear and accurate communication is a critical skill for nurses to ensure patient safety and effective collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Misunderstandings in language, even simple ones, can lead to errors in documentation and patient care.
How to Approach the Question
- Identify the core task: The question asks for the plural form of the noun 'child'.
- Recall the relevant grammar rule. Remember that some English nouns are 'irregular' and don't follow the simple '-s' or '-es' rule.
- Access your memory of common irregular plurals. The pair 'child' and 'children' is a fundamental example.
- Evaluate the given options based on this rule.
- Eliminate 'Childs' as an incorrect application of the regular rule.
- Eliminate 'Childies' as a non-existent word.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Pluralization of irregular nouns in English grammar.
- Stem keywords: plural form, Child
- Lead-in keywords: What is
- Clinical cues: Age/sex group narrows the expected diagnosis, intervention, or normal reference range.
- Negative lead-in flag: false
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