Question

Identify the noun in neutral gender from the below options:

a)Pupil
b)Sheep
c)Goose
d)Mountain

Answer 1

Hint: Neutral gender nouns refer to those nouns that are neither female nor male. They are lifeless inanimate objects or things.

Complete answer:

Gender nouns are of four types:
Feminine Gender- They refer to girls, women, and female animals. Example- Actress, hostess, etc
Masculine Gender- They refer to boys, men, and male animals. Example- Actor, host, etc
Common Gender- They refer to those nouns that can be used for either sex. Example- Doctor
Neuter Gender- They refer to inanimate objects and things. Example- Ball, pen, etc
Now, let’s look at the given options:
a)Pupil- It refers to a school child or a person who is taught by another. It is a common gender noun. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
b)Sheep- It is a common gender noun, as it can be used to refer to either of the sex. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
c)Goose- It is used to refer to the feminine gender noun of a gander. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
d)Mountain- It is a lifeless, inanimate object. Hence, it is the correct option.
The correct answer is Option ‘d’.

Note: Neuter gender nouns can also be used to refer to those people who identify themselves, neither as a female nor as a male.