Question

Identify the common gender noun used in the following sentence:

The manager spoke, both to the bride and the bridegroom, in the presence of the priest. [Intermediate]

• A. priest
• B. manager
• C. bride
• D. bridegoom

Answer 1

The correct option is B manager

Option B is correct. "Manager" is a common gender noun since the manager can be either male or female.

Option A is incorrect as "priest" is a masculine gender noun. It is specifically for males.

Option C is incorrect as "bride" is the feminine noun form of "bridegroom". It is specifically for women.

Option D is incorrect as "bridegroom" is a masculine gender noun that is specifically for men.