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Spelling (Plurals for words ending in o)

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For some words which end in -o add -es to form their plurals, for example 'hero'/'heroes'. Here is an English spelling quiz so you can get to grips with the subject. Be warned...not all plurals for words ending in 'o' require an 'e'.

1 .

Select the correct spelling for the missing word.
He shouted, "help!" and his word returned in many .......

echo

echoes

echos

echows

Echo ends in -o and adds -es when plural

2 .

Select the correct spelling for the missing word.
There are two active ....... on the island.

volcano

volcanoe

volcanoes

volcanos

There are exceptions to the rule which just add -s

3 .

Select the correct spelling for the missing word.
I'll take ten ripe ....... please.

tomato

tomatoe

tomatoes

tomatos

Musical terms: 'piano', 'duo', 'solo' are exceptions

4 .

Select the correct spelling for the missing word.
Large sacks of ....... are on offer today.

potato

potatoe

potatoes

potatos

5 .

Select the correct spelling for the missing word.
The submarine launched two .......

torpedo

torpedoe

torpedoes

torpedos

6 .

Select the correct spelling for the missing word.
The winning athletes returned as triumphant .......

hero

heroe

heroes

heros

7 .

Select the correct spelling for the missing word.
The fleet of ships were laden with their .......

cargo

cargoe

cargoes

cargoose

A 'cargoose' is a diving bird. 'Cargos' is also acceptable

8 .

Select the correct spelling for the missing word.
The ....... toppled over one after the other in a long line.

domino

dominoe

dominoes

dominus

More exceptions: logos, gazebos, infernos, eskimos

9 .

Select the correct spelling for the missing word.
The orchestra needed three ....... for the trio.

piano

pianoe

pianoes

pianos

Tricky! Piano is an exception and adds only -s

10 .

Select the correct spelling for the missing word.
The actors sang several ....... in the school play.

solo

sloes

soloes

solos

Another exception, solo adds -s in plural (see question 3)

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