Question

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.

• A. princess
• B. duchess
• C. queen
• D. heiress

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

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”.