Complete the sentence by choosing the correct plural form of the compound noun:
"Both of my ______ are working as senior engineers in London."

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A brother-in-laws
B brothers-in-law
C brother-in-law
D brothers-in-laws

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Answer: B. brothers-in-law

Answer: (b) brothers-in-law
Explanation: For compound nouns formed with a prepositional phrase, the plural marker ('-s') is attached to the principal or root word, which in this case is "brother."

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Complete the sentence by choosing the correct plural form of the compound noun: "Both of my ______ are working as senior engineers in London."

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