Which of the following is the masculine form of the given noun?
Nun
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Monk
A nun is a woman who lives in a convent and gives her life to religion. A monk is a man who lives in a monastery and gives his life to religion.
| Masculine | Feminine |
|---|---|
| (1) Abbot: a man who is the head of a monastery | abbess |
| (2) Prior: a man who heads a priory, a smaller religious house | prioress |
| (3) Monk (answer) | nun |
| (4) Priest: a man who leads prayers and holy rites | priestess |