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:Stallion

Bachelor:Maiden

Cock:She cock

Duke: Duchess

Correct Answer:

Duke: Duchess

Explanation:

"Duke" is a title given to a male member of nobility or a high-ranking position, while "Duchess" is the corresponding title for the female counterpart. 

The Feminine Gender of the horse is Mare.

 The feminine form of the noun 'bachelor' is 'bachelorette'.

cook is a gender-neutral word which explains the person who is a professional in cooking, culinary abilities and know-how in culinary arts.

 The feminine of 'duke' is 'Duchess'.