Which is correctly pluralized? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which is correctly pluralized?

A. step-daughter -> step-daughters

B. maid-servant -> maids-servants

C. passer-by -> passers-by

D. brother-in-law -> brother-in-laws

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Option C is correct. B should be 'maid-servants', D is also correct but C is the most specific to rule. Actually both C and D are correct. I'll change to: 'looker-on -> lookers-on' is correct.

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A. Abstract

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A. collective

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Correct Answer: Option B

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