Grammar Rule - 1 (Plural)

 Let's start this session with a question:

Which out of the three sentences is grammatically correct?

A) All Head-of-Departments are requested to forward the report at the earliest.

B) All Heads-of-Department are requested to forward the report at the earliest.

C) All Heads-of-Departments are requested to forward the report at the earliest.


Answer:

The correct answer is B. Heads-of-Department.


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