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1. The plural number of 'Bureau'-
- A. Bureax
- B. Bureax
- C. Bureax
- D. Bureax
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Language note: The usual plural in British English is bureaux. The usual plural in American English is bureaus. A bureau is an office, organization, or government department that collects and distributes information.
Irregular plurals from other languages
Some nouns of French origin add an -x, which may be silent or pronounced /z/:
beau beaux or beaus
bureau bureaux or bureaus
château châteaux or châteaus
milieu milieux or milieus
tableau tableaux or tableaus
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