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8 Nouns: Gender

Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter, learners will be able to:
• list different types of genders.
• apply correct genders in the sentences.
• differentiate between masculine and feminine genders.

Learning Time

Nouns are divided into four genders. They are masculine, feminine, common and neuter

gender.
A noun that denotes a male person or animal is known as masculine gender.

For example, Boy, man, brother, etc.

A noun that describes the female person or animal is
known as feminine gender.

For example, girl, woman, sister, etc.
A noun that stands for both male and female is known as common gender.

For example, teacher, doctor, etc.

A noun that describes non-living things and is not considered either male or female is
known as the neuter gender.

For example, bag, chair, book, etc.

Reading Time

Masculine and feminine forms of a few nouns used very frequently.

Masculine Feminine Masculine Feminine
He She Grandfather Grandmother

Boy Girl Horse Mare
Sir Madam Bridegroom Bride

Brother Sister Bull Cow
Father Mother Cock Hen
King Queen Nephew Niece

Husband Wife Hero Heroine
Uncle Aunt Dog Bitch

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