Question

In the given sentence, identify the feminine form of the masculine noun:

The dogs stopped barking as the master arrived.

• A. Mister
• B. Mistress
• C. Mastress
• D. Mandrake

Answer 1

The correct option is B Mistress

The masculine noun in the given sentence is 'master', of which we need to identify the feminine form.

Option B: 'Mistress' is the feminine form of the noun 'master'. Both refer to a person who is in charge of a place or group. Hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Mister' is 'a title used before the full name of a person in a professional setting'. The gender of the noun is masculine.

Option C: The word 'mastress' does not exist in standard English language.

Option D: 'Mandrake' is a name for a Mediterranean herb.

These words are not the feminine forms of the given noun 'master'. Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.