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WRONG. As Peggy and Karen are obviously women, we call them alumnae (Ə-LUM′-nee);

only male graduates are alumni (Ə-LUM′-nī).
15. I would like to ask you a question.
RIGHT. In current American usage, would may be used with I, though old-fashioned rules

demand I should.
Indeed, in modern speech, should is almost entirely restricted to expressing probability,
duty, or responsibility.
As in the case of the charitable-looking dowager who was approached by a seedy
character seeking a handout.
“Madam,” he whined, “I haven’t eaten in five days.”

“My good man,” the matron answered with great concern, “you should force yourself!”