Section Review 1–2
Write the plural form for each of the following words and state the rule that applies. The first word is completed for you.
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 562. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, review the rules for changing a singular word into its plural form (opposite the inside
back cover of this book) and retake the review.
Correct Answers x 10 = % Score
22 CHAPTER 1• Introduction to Programmed Learning and Medical Word Building
Singular Plural Rule
sarcoma sarcomata Retain the maand add ta.
săr-KŌ-mă
thrombus
THRŎM-bŭs
appendix
ă-PĔN-dĭks
diverticulum
dī-vĕr-TĬK-ū-lŭm
ovary
Ō-vă-rē
diagnosis
dī-ăg-NŌ-sĭs
lumen
LŪ-mĕn
vertebra
VĔR-tĕ-bră
thorax
THŌ-răks
spermatozoon
pĕr-măt-ō-ZŌ-ŏn