Multiple choice

Did you know that [a]we lease the top floor[b] of the 87-years-old [c]Brigham building and the adjacent [d]storage area?

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d
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C Correct answer
Explanation

When writing compound adjectives with numbers before a noun, we use singular forms. '87-years-old' is incorrect; it should be '87-year-old'. The word 'years' should be singular 'year' when used as part of a compound adjective modifying 'Brigham building'.

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