For each of the following sentences, choose the correct noun to fill in each blank. Select the letter of the correct answer. Steve had to buy Christmas gifts for several of his ____.
A) brothers-in-law
B) brother-in-law
C) brother-in-laws

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The correct plural form of "brother-in-law" is "brothers-in-law." "Brother-in-law" refers to the husband of one's sibling, and since Steve had to buy gifts for several individuals who fit this description, the plural form "brothers-in-law" is appropriate. Option B is incorrect because it only refers to one individual. Option C is incorrect because "in-law" is a singular noun and taking "laws" as its plural is incorrect.

For Each of the Following Sentences, Choose the Correct Noun