Multiple choice

Directions: Substitute the following phrase with one word from the given options.

A period of ten years

  1. Century

  2. Annum

  3. Centenary

  4. Decade

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D Correct answer
Explanation

A decade is a period of ten years. Century (100 years), annum (1 year), and centenary (a 100th anniversary or celebration) are all incorrect time periods for 'ten years'. Decade comes from the Greek word 'deka' meaning ten.