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In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement'. I thought the noise was made by a thief but it was just the man next door'.

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In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose 'No improvement'.

I thought the noise was made by a thief but it was just the man next door'.


1). The man next doors 
2). The man next door's
3). The man next's door
4). The man next doors'


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'The man next door' is a phrase which describes the man and so, it is a noun phrase. In the case of noun phrases, the apostrophe should be attached at the end of the last word. The sentence does not need improvement. So, the answer is 5.

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