In Ukrainian grammar, which cardinal numerals require the noun to take the genitive plural form?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Numerals from 5 and above, such as p'yat, shist, and desyat
- Step 1: In Ukrainian literature and language under the NMT syllabus, Numerals 5 and higher govern nouns in the genitive plural (p'yat knyh, desyat stoliv). Answer: Numerals from 5 and above, such as p'yat, shist, and desyat. Why not the others: The numeral odyn (one) does not match the canonical literary or grammatical fact.
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