Confusing English Expressions: Plurality and Possession of the word like 'Mother-in-law'

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Look at the following questions and answers, then read the explanation after each question.
1/2.
My ____________ hat is amazing.
A. mother's-in-law's
B. mother's-in-law
C. mother-in-law's (Correct)

[EXPLANATION: In the compound word like 'mother-in-law,' the apostrophe to show possession is placed on the last word of the compound noun or phrase]

2/2.
My two ___________ houses are opposite to my house.
A. brothers-in-law's (Correct)
B. brother-in-laws'
C. brother-in-laws's

[EXPLANATION: The compound word like 'brother-in-law' becomes plural by pluralising the the first word. And in order to show possession for plural compound word like 'brothers-in-law', again the apostrophe is placed at the last word]

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