Question

Identify the feminine form of the noun: nephew.
A. She- nephew
B. Nephewess
C. Niece
D. Nephewette

Answer 1

Hint:A feminine form of a noun is a form of a noun that represents its female counterpart. Example: Actress. A masculine noun is a form of a noun that represents its male counterpart. Example : Actor. In the given question , the noun given is ‘nephew’ which means the male child of one’s brother or sister. We will look for an option that represents its feminine form of this noun.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer with the help of the above stated hint.
She- nephew : The word ‘she nephew’ is of no relevance in English language. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Nephewess: The word ‘nephewess’ is an incorrect word. No such word exists in English language. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Niece: The word ‘niece’ is a noun which refers to the female child of one’s brother or sister. This is the feminine form of the noun ‘nephew’. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Nephewette : The word ‘nephewette’ is an incorrect word. No such word exists in English language. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note: The masculine and the feminine form of nouns are used to distinguish between the genders of a noun. It specifies a male or a female counterpart of a noun. Example: A ‘sister’ represents a feminine form of the noun ‘sibling’ and a ‘brother’ represents a masculine form of the noun ‘sibling’.