Choose the appropriate noun form to complete the sentence. My __________who…
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Choose the appropriate noun form to complete the sentence.
My __________who lives in Bombay has come to stay with us.
- A.
brothers-in-law
- B.
brother-in-laws
- C.
brother-in-law
- D.
brother's-in-law
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Correct answer: C
Answer: brother-in-law
Explanation: The sentence refers to a single relative, so a singular noun is required. 'Brother-in-law' is a hyphenated compound noun used for one male relative by marriage.
Why the correct form is 'brother-in-law': The head noun is 'brother', so the singular hyphenated form is 'brother-in-law'.
Why the plural 'brothers-in-law' is not correct here: The sentence talks about one person and uses the singular verb 'has', so the plural would be inconsistent with the rest of the sentence.
Common errors to avoid: 'brother-in-laws' is an incorrect plural formation; 'brother's-in-law' incorrectly uses an apostrophe (apostrophes show possession, not plurals or standard hyphenated forms).
Correct sentence: My brother-in-law who lives in Bombay has come to stay with us.