Know Your English (April 2001)

Know your English

What is the plural of ``computer mouse''?

Well, the plural of mouse is mice, therefore logically it should be ``computer mice''. But `mouses' is the word that is used by people in the IT industry - both within India and abroad. So, if you walk into a store that sells computers and ask for some ``mice'', don't be too surprised if the salesman bursts out laughing. It's also very common to hear people talking about ``e- mails'' rather than ``e-mail''.

Source:
The Hindu daily, Tuesday, April 17, 2001