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Correct answer: B. It was a sight to see four lieutenant generals fight it out at the table.
- A. It was a sight to see four lieutenants general fight it out at the table.
- B. It was a sight to see four lieutenant generals fight it out at the table.
- C. It was a sight to see four lieutenant generals' fight it out at the table.
- D. It was a sight to see four lieutenants generals fight it out at the table.
Explanation
Option B correctly uses the plural form "lieutenant generals" to indicate multiple individuals with that rank. The other options have errors in pluralization or punctuation.
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