Meaning & use
the plural of quiz
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Meaning
phrasefixed phrase
The form of the noun 'quiz' used for more than one quiz, which is 'quizzes'.
Grammar: Used when talking about grammar or spelling. The plural itself is 'quizzes': one quiz, two quizzes.
Patterns
- the plural of quiz is …
- what is the plural of quiz?
The plural of quiz is quizzes, not quizes.
In English, the plural of quiz doubles the final z: quizzes.
She asked her teacher about the plural of quiz.
Common combinations
- regular plural
- 'Quizzes' is not a regular plural because the z is doubled.
- irregular plural
- Some people think quizzes is an irregular plural, but it follows the doubling rule.
- spelling rule
- The spelling rule for the plural of quiz is to double the final consonant.
Synonyms and how they differ
- quizzes
- This is the actual plural form, not a synonym; use it when you mean more than one quiz.
Word family
Commonly confused: the plural of quiz or quizes?
the plural of quiz vs quizes
This is a common misspelling. The correct plural is 'quizzes' with double z.
Practice
What is the correct plural of 'quiz'?
Choose one answer.
The plural of quiz is quizzes, with a double z before -es. 'Quizes' is a frequent spelling mistake, and 'quizs' and 'quizies' do not follow English plural rules.
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