Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Gender

Question:

Which of the following is a correct pair of masculine and feminine gender?

Options:

Bachelor:Bachelor

Gander:Geese

Prosecutor:Prosecutrix

Boar:Boaress

Correct Answer:

Prosecutor:Prosecutrix

Explanation:

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.