Which of the following is the masculine form of the given noun?
Widow
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Widower
A widow is a woman whose husband has died. A widower is a man whose wife has died.
| Masculine | Feminine |
|---|---|
| (1) Husband: a married man | wife |
| (2) Nephew: the son of your brother or sister | niece |
| (3) Monk: a man who lives in a monastery and gives his life to religion | nun |
| (4) Widower (answer) | widow |
Here the masculine is made from the feminine by adding -er: widow → widower.