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Difficulty: EasyNouns and Noun Phrases

Complete the sentence by filling in the blank with the correct plural form of the noun in parentheses.

Answer:The selection panel established strict 【criteria】 (criterion) for assessing all candidates seeking the postgraduate scholarship.

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The correct noun form to complete the sentence is 'criteria'.
The noun 'criterion' is a Greek loanword that forms its plural by replacing the ending '-on' with '-a', resulting in 'criteria'. The context describes multiple standards established by a panel, requiring the plural form.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the base noun and its linguistic origin.
The noun 'criterion' is a Greek loanword ending in '-on'.
Nouns borrowed directly from Greek ending in '-on' follow classical pluralization rules rather than standard English rules.
2
Apply the appropriate pluralization rule.
Replacing the singular suffix '-on' with the plural suffix '-a' yields 'criteria'.
The sentence context specifies multiple evaluation standards set by the selection panel, requiring a plural noun.

Key Concept

Irregular Pluralization of Greek Loan Nouns
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