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· 1 Months ago

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Question:
DIRECTIONS: The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.


In those days most people left school when they were only ______.

Options:
A) fifteen-year-old
B) fifteen-years-old
C) fifteen years old
D) fifteen year old
Solution:
Ex: There wont be any hyphen as the phrase is used in a predicative manner.


The correct sentence is: In those days most people left school when they were only fifteen years old.

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· 1 Months ago

Dear Student,

Given answer is correct,
The basic rule for, Use hyphens for ages expressed as adjectives before a noun or as substitutes for a noun. Do not use hyphens when you are simply stating the age of something.

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