Question
MCQ
The following sentence contains four parts, marked a, b, c, and d. One of these parts is incorrect. Indicate the letter of the incorrect part.
They cannot go camping right now because they are taking care of a three-weeks-old baby.
Options
They cannot go camping right now
because
they are taking care of
a three-weeks-old baby
Solution
When age precedes a noun then it is hyphened and the number of age remains singular. Example: '12 years old' but 'Twelve-year-old.'
Hence, 'a three-weeks-old baby' is the correct option.
Concept: Incorrect/Correct Sentences (Entrance Exams)
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