Noun - Gender
What is meant by Gender?
1) Masculine Gender:
- The names of all male persons or animals are said to be of the Masculine Gender.
- Example: man, actor, uncle, hero, king, lion etc.
2) Feminine Gender:
- The names of all female persons or animals are said to be of the Feminine Gender.
- Example: woman, aunt, daughter, actress, queen, lioness etc.
3) Neuter Gender:
- Things without life cannot be distinguished either as male or female;
- hence the names of such things are said to be of the Neuter Gender.
- Example: house, knife, tree, chair, table, book, ball etc.
4) Common Gender:
- Names that can be used for both males and females are said to be of the Common Gender.
- Example: child, parent, student etc.
Methods to form Feminine Noun from Masculine Noun
1. By making change in the last part of the word.2. By adding a word after or before.
3. By changing the word.
By making change in the last part of the word
- Some Feminine are formed by simply adding –ess to the Masculine.
- Sometimes the form is slightly changed before –ess is added.
By adding a word after or before
- The Feminine of a Compound Noun is formed by changing that part which shows the gender.
By changing the word
- Many Nouns have different words for the Masculine and the Feminine.
Common Gender
Example:
Neuter Gender
Example:
When a Noun changes from Masculine to Feminine, the Pronoun in the sentence must change too.
Example:
Note:
1. Though Collective Nouns refer to living-beings but are used as Neuter-Noun. For Example: The army is called to tackle the situation.2. Objects known for their power, strength, and violence are used as Masculine Gender Noun. For Example: The death is cruel. He is as certain as tomorrow.
3. Objects known for their beauty, gentleness and grace are used as Feminine-Gender Noun. For Example: The earth is a unique planet. Her beauty is adorable.
Noun-Gender - Questions
Practice Exercise
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Q1)Write the feminine form of the following:
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husband |
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gentleman |
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shepherd |
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emperor |
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horse |
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waiter |
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widower |
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uncle |
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nephew |
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boy |
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peacock |
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Washer-man |
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son |
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bridegroom |
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hero |
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milk-man |
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Q2) Write the Masculine form of the following:
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queen |
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actress |
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niece |
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hostess |
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tigress |
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landlady |
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authoress |
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mistress |
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nephew |
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madam |
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countess |
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mare |
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mother |
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witch |
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lass |
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wife |
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a. She met that girl at the club. ________________________________________________ b. This lady is rowing a boat. ________________________________________________ c. He told his teacher the truth. ________________________________________________ d. The cow ate the green grass. ________________________________________________ e. A tiger is a savage animal. ________________________________________________ f. A mouse is a tiny animal. ________________________________________________ g. A boy is playing in the park. ________________________________________________ h. Her friend is a good actress. ________________________________________________ i. My aunt sent me a present. ________________________________________________ j. Hero of this movie is not a native of this country. ________________________________________________ |
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Q4) Identify the words if they are masculine, feminine, neuter, or common gender noun.
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Hunter |
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Masculine |
Feminine |
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Applicant |
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Masculine |
Feminine |
Neuter |
Common |
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Computer |
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Masculine |
Feminine |
Neuter |
Common |
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Spinster |
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Masculine |
Feminine |
Neuter |
Common |
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Police-man |
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Masculine |
Feminine |
Neuter |
Common |
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Governor |
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Masculine |
Feminine |
Neuter |
Common |
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Heroine |
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Masculine |
Feminine |
Neuter |
Common |
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Son-in-law |
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Masculine |
Feminine |
Neuter |
Common |
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