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:

Horse:Mare

Prosecutor:Prosecutor

Fox:She Fox

Chairman:Chairwomen

Correct Answer:

Horse:Mare

Explanation:

The correct pair of masculine and feminine gender is Horse:Mare. The word horse is a gender-neutral noun that refers to an adult male or female horse. However, there are some specific terms that are used to refer to the male and female of the species. The male horse is called a stallion, and the female horse is called a mare.

The other options are incorrect.

  • Prosecutor:Prosecutor is not a correct pair of masculine and feminine gender. The word prosecutor is a gender-neutral noun that refers to a lawyer who represents the state in a criminal trial.
  • Fox:She Fox is not a correct pair of masculine and feminine gender. The word fox is a gender-neutral noun that refers to an adult male or female fox. However, there is a specific term that is used to refer to the female fox. The female fox is called a vixen.
  • Chairman:Chairwomen is not a correct pair of masculine and feminine gender. The word chairman is a masculine noun that refers to the head of a committee or board. The word chairwomen is a plural noun that refers to a group of female chairpersons.