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In the given sentence, identify the feminine form of the masculine noun:
The milkman arrived at six in the morning, as usual. [Intermediate]
In the given sentence, identify the feminine form of the masculine noun:
The milkman arrived at six in the morning, as usual. [Intermediate]Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C Milkmaid
A milkman is a man who delivers and sells milk.Option C: A 'milkmaid' is a woman who milks the cows and does other work
at the dairy. It is the most suitable option as being the feminine form of the masculine noun 'milkman'. Hence option C is correct.Options A and B: The words 'milkgirl' and 'milklady' do not exist in standard English language. Hence these options are incorrect.Option D is wrong because the answer lies in C.
A milkman is a man who delivers and sells milk.
Option C: A 'milkmaid' is a woman who milks the cows and does other work
at the dairy. It is the most suitable option as being the feminine form of the masculine noun 'milkman'. Hence option C is correct.
Options A and B: The words 'milkgirl' and 'milklady' do not exist in standard English language. Hence these options are incorrect.
Option D is wrong because the answer lies in C.
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