Multiple choice

Directions: Replace the underlined part of the sentence with the suitable option, if needed. If the sentence requires no improvement, choose the fourth option.

A five year old child is crying in mother's lap.

  1. five-years-old-child

  2. five-year old child

  3. five year-old child

  4. No improvement needed
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When a measurement acts as an adjective before a noun, it must be hyphenated and singular. 'Five-year-old' is the correct form.

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