Question

In the given sentence, replace the masculine noun with its feminine form:

The gentleman sounded too excited about the event.
a)Spinster
b)Witch
c)Lady
d)girl

Answer 1

Hint: The masculine noun gentleman is used to refer to a polite, honorable man or is simply a polite or formal way of referring to a man.

Complete step by step solution:

 Let us look at the options one by one. Option a spinster refers to a woman who is unmarried beyond the usual age of marrying. This is not the feminine of gentlemen. The masculine of spinster is a bachelor.

 Option b, witch is a woman who is thought to have magical powers, especially evil ones. This is not the feminine of gentlemen.

 Option c lady is used to refer to a woman in a polite or formal way. This is the feminine of gentleman. Thus, option c the correct answer.

 Option d girl refers to a female child. This is the feminine of a boy. Therefore, option d is incorrect.

Note: Lady and girl are different. Though both are used to refer to the same gender, lady is more of a formal reference just like gentleman is. So, do not get confused between the two.