Plural of ‘brush’ is ______

Correct Answer: a) Brushes

Explanation:

1. Rule of plural formation:
   • For most nouns ending with -sh, -ch, -s, -x, or -z, we add -es to make them plural.
   • This is because simply adding -s would make the word difficult to pronounce.
2. Apply the rule to “brush”:
   • brush + es = brushes
3. Why other options are wrong:
   • brushss → incorrect double “s” ending.
   • brushing → this is the present participle/verb form, not plural.
   • brushs → missing “e,” breaks pronunciation rule.

Final Answer: The plural of brush is “brushes.”