Plurals of compounds 2

Forming the plurals of compounds can be tricky, because the plural inflection (e.g. -s, -es, -ies) does not always go at the end of the compound word. Test your knowledge of plural compounds by taking the quiz below. Remember—if you’re really stumped, you can always check the dictionary!

1. A list of Canada’s current and former is available on the Parliament of Canada website.a) poets laureateb) poet laureates
2. A few were escorted from the accident site when the ambulances arrived.a) hangers-onb) hanger-ons
3. The gang members have had several with the police lately.a) runs-inb) run-ins
4. Nelson has quite an impressive collection of vintage .a) jack-in-the-boxesb) jacks-in-the-box
5. In the Prime Minister’s Office, are sometimes called simply chiefs.a) chiefs of staffb) chief of staffs
6. The university will look into why so few are pursuing post graduate studies.a) man nursesb) men nurses
7. With every purchase of an ergonomic mouse, you will receive two free .a) mice padsb) mouse pads