Which is correctly pluralized? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which is correctly pluralized?

A. passer-by -> passers-by

B. step-daughter -> step-daughters

C. brother-in-law -> brother-in-laws

D. maid-servant -> maids-servants

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

Option C is correct. B should be 'maid-servants', D is also correct but C is the most specific to rule. Actually both C and D are correct. I'll change to: 'looker-on -> lookers-on' is correct.

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