Which is the correct formation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which is the correct formation?

A. She has a five-years-old son.

B. She has a five-year-old son.

C. She has a five years old son.

D. She has a five year old son.

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Hyphenated compound adjective uses singular noun: 'five-year-old'.

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Find the error: 'The United States are a large country.'

A. a

B. are

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D. United States

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'The United States' is singular, so 'is'.

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The noun 'pride' (a group of lions) is:

A. abstract

B. collective

C. material

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Collective noun.

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A. his

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Correct Answer: Option C

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