Question

Pick out the correct sentence:

• A. He has two brother in law
• B. He has two brothers in laws
• C. He has two brothers in law
• D. He has two brothers in law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In English grammar, the plural form of compound nouns that include "brother-in-law" is created by pluralizing the most significant word in the compound. In this case, "brother" is the main word, and hence it should be pluralized.

1. Option 1: "He has two brother in law" - This is incorrect. The word "brother" needs to be plural for compound nouns in this context.
2. Option 2: "He has two brothers in laws" - This is incorrect. The word "in law" should not be pluralized.
3. Option 3: "He has two brothers in law" - This is the correct sentence. Here, "brothers" is appropriately pluralized, and "in law" remains singular, adhering to standard grammar rules for compound nouns.
4. Option 4: "He has two brothers in law." - This option is identical to Option 3, except for the punctuation at the end (a period). It is also correct in terms of grammar.

The correct and more grammatically sound option is actually "He has two brothers in law" (Option 3 or Option 4). The previously marked answer, "He has two brother in law," does not follow the proper rules for pluralizing compound nouns. It seems there was an error in the provided correct answer.