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From the given sentence, form a feminine noun from the masculine word underlined:
The subjects were divided in opinion regarding the heir to the throne.
From the given sentence, form a feminine noun from the masculine word underlined:
The subjects were divided in opinion regarding the heir to the throne.Open in App
Solution
The correct option is D heiress
Option
C is correct. The masculine noun “heir” can
be changed into its feminine form by adding the suffix “-ess” to it, giving “heiress”.
Option
A is incorrect as “princess” is the
feminine form of the masculine noun “prince”
Option
B is incorrect. “Duchess” is the feminine
form of the noun “duke”.
Option
D is incorrect as “queen” is the feminine
form of the masculine noun “king”.
Option C is correct. The masculine noun “heir” can be changed into its feminine form by adding the suffix “-ess” to it, giving “heiress”.
Option A is incorrect as “princess” is the feminine form of the masculine noun “prince”
Option B is incorrect. “Duchess” is the feminine form of the noun “duke”.
Option D is incorrect as “queen” is the feminine form of the masculine noun “king”.
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