Identify the error: 'He is a five-year old boy.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Identify the error: 'He is a five-year old boy.'
A. a
B. boy
C. old
D. five-year
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
It should be 'five-year-old' with hyphens all through. 'Five-year old' is missing a hyphen.

This question belongs to: English Nouns
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