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Normally regarding the singular/ plural formation of words, the word's spelling is in direct relation to it origination. In 75% of English vocabulary (NOT language though), it is of Latin origin and in most cases are then plural words spelled with only an "S" or "Es" or whatever similar.
However, in the case of Elk, as with many others, it comes directly from the P.Gmc. *elkh through Middle High German to Old English to Modern. It never touched the Latinized version of this particular word. As such, it follows very different rules regarding pluralization (as well as formation in other tenses though in English we normally do not see them). The word Elk follows the Germanic trail to Modern English. "S" is not normally associated with plural but rather genitive in early to middle to some modern Germanic.
Simply, with this particular word, because of the road it took to get to Modern English (northern (Germanic) rather than southern (Latin)) it does not follow "normal" standards of English pluralization.
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What is the name for a group of elks?
A group of elks is called a gang of elks.
Does a elks make up a gang?
Yes. A elk makes a gang called elk gang
What is the possessive form of elk?
The plural forms of the singular noun elk are elk or elks, both are accepted.The plural possessive forms are elk's or elks'.Examples:Two large male elk's antlers clashed loudly.Two large male elks' antlers clashed loudly.
Is a elk an animal or plant?
there are Elks, as in the animal and Elk Trees. -_-
What is the plural of elk?
The plural of the noun "elk" is either elk or elks, both are accepted.
Is a elk a producer or a decomposer?
Elks are consumers.
Is a elk a producer or consumer?
Elks are consumers.
Is an elk a consumer or producer?
Elks are consumers.
What type of consumer is an elk?
Elks are consumers.
What is a buch of elks called?
A group of elk is generally refered to as, a herd. Also, the males are called bulls and the females are called cows.
How to make elk a plura possessive?
noun, plural elks, (especially collectively) elk for 1, 2. Also called European elk. the moose, Alces alces. Hope that Helped
What is singular noun of elk?
The word "elk" is the singular noun.The plural of the noun "elk" is either elk or elks, both are accepted.
