Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning**
This follows a pattern from Greek and Latin plurals that English borrowed. Words ending in **-sis** (like analysis, thesis, crisis) change to **-ses** in plural.
The rule: **-sis → -ses**
So: analysis → analyses (pronounced "uh-NAL-uh-seez")
Other examples:
- thesis → theses
- crisis → crises
- hypothesis → hypotheses
**Why the wrong options tempt you**
**A) Analysises** — This applies the regular English plural rule (add -es), but "analysis" isn't a regular English word — it's borrowed from Greek, so it keeps its original pattern.
**C) Analysis** — Looks like you're keeping it the same for both singular and plural (like "sheep"), but analysis *does* change.
**D) Analysi** — This chops off letters randomly with no grammatical basis.
**Quick takeaway**
When you see a fancy word ending in **-sis**, remember: its plural ends in **-ses**. Think "crises happen when you face multiple crises" — same pattern for analysis, thesis, and their cousins.
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