Which of the following is a correct pair of masculine and feminine gender?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Prosecutor:Prosecutrix
The correct pair of masculine and feminine gender is Prosecutor:Prosecutrix. The word prosecutor is a masculine noun that refers to a lawyer who represents the state in a criminal trial. The word prosecutrix is a feminine noun that refers to a female lawyer who represents the state in a criminal trial.
The other options are incorrect.
- Bachelor:Bachelor is not a correct pair of masculine and feminine gender. The word bachelor is a gender-neutral noun that refers to an unmarried man or woman.
- Gander:Geese is not a correct pair of masculine and feminine gender. The word gander is a masculine noun that refers to an adult male goose. The word geese is a plural noun that refers to a group of geese, regardless of gender.
- Boar:Boaress is not a correct pair of masculine and feminine gender. The word boar is a masculine noun that refers to an adult male pig. The word boaress is a rare word that refers to a female boar.