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The word CACTI is of Latin origin. It can also be replaced by ____.
The word CACTI is of Latin origin. It can also be replaced by ____.
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Rule out the two made-up or unrelated words first, then decide between the two remaining real plural forms.
Updated On: Jul 30, 2026
- cactus
- cats
- cactuses
- cactusas
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The Correct Option is A
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The question asks us to determine what word can replace "CACTI," which is a Latin-origin word. Let's analyze the given options:
- Option 1: cactus - "Cactus" is the singular form of "cacti." The word "cacti" is the plural form of "cactus," making "cactus" the correct replacement for the singular version of "cacti." Thus, this option is correct.
- Option 2: cats - "Cats" is not related to "cacti" or "cactus" as it refers to an entirely different animal. Thus, this option is incorrect.
- Option 3: cactuses - "Cactuses" is another plural form of "cactus." However, since "cacti" is a more commonly used plural form, "cactuses" is not the correct replacement word but an alternative plural form.
- Option 4: cactusas - "Cactusas" is not a valid word in the English language. It does not refer to anything related to "cacti" or "cactus." Thus, this option is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct answer is "cactus," as it is the singular form of "cacti."
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This question is about accepted plural forms of "cactus" in English.
- cactus: Along with "cacti" and "cactuses," dictionaries also allow "cactus" itself to work as a plural, the same way "sheep" or "deer" stay the same in singular and plural. So "cacti" can be swapped for "cactus" without changing the meaning.
- cats: This is an unrelated word about a completely different animal, likely placed here to catch a careless reader skimming the spelling.
- cactuses: This is the anglicized plural formed by simply adding "es" to "cactus." It is a valid plural too, but the key treats "cactus" (option A) as the intended replacement here.
- cactusas: This is not a real English word, it looks like a made up plural pattern that does not exist.
Going by the given key, "cacti" can be replaced with "cactus," so option A is correct.
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