Question

Pick out the feminine form of the given masculine noun.
Patriarch

• A. Matriarch
• B. Mother
• C. Matroness
• D. Patroness

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

'Patriarch' means the male head of a family or tribr.

Option A- Matroness is not a correct word. Hence, it is incorrect.

Option B- Matriarch means a female head of a family or tribe, hence it is the feminine form of 'Patriarch'. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Option C- Patroness is the feminine form of patron. Thus, it is incorrect.

Option D- Mother is the feminine form of father. Hence, it is also incorrect.