Which group has ONLY nouns of common gender?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Orphan, Infant, Relative
A noun of common gender can stand for a male or a female.
| Noun | Gender |
|---|---|
| (1) Friend, Nephew, Servant | common, masculine, common (nephew names only a boy or man) |
| (2) Orphan, Infant, Relative (answer) | common, common, common (each can be male or female) |
| (3) Parent, Niece, Neighbour | common, feminine, common (niece names only a girl or woman) |
| (4) Child, Teacher, Pencil | common, common, neuter (a pencil is a thing without life) |
Only option (2) has three nouns of common gender.