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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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