Understanding masculine and feminine genders in English grammar is essential for proper noun and pronoun usage. This classification helps convey gender-specific meanings and enhances clarity in communication.
To prepare for the English language section of Kerala PSC exams, candidates should be familiar with masculine and feminine gender forms.
This list below, derived from previous Kerala PSC question papers, provides relevant examples.
What are Masculine and Feminine Genders in English Grammar?
In English grammar, there are mainly two types.. They are:
- Masculine Gender
- Feminine Gender
Masculine Gender
The masculine gender refers to nouns and pronouns used for male people, animals, or characters.
Egs:: Man, boy, uncle, grandfather, king, actor etc.
Feminine Gender
The feminine gender refers to nouns and pronouns used for female people, animals, or characters.
Egs:: Woman, girl, aunt, grandmother, queen, actress etc.
Masculine and Feminine Gender for Kerala PSC
The following tables contains masculine and feminine genders in English grammar for people and animals:
| Masculine Gender | Feminine Gender |
|---|---|
| Abbot | Abbess |
| Actor | Actress |
| Author | Authoress |
| Bachelor | Spinster / Maid (Lab Assistant Gr I, 2011; Police Constable 2015; LDC, 2016; Woman Police Constable 2023) |
| Baron | Baroness |
| Beau | Belle (Assistant/LD Clerk/Cashier/ Branch Manager, 2024) |
| Boy | Girl |
| Bridegroom | Bride |
| Brother | Sister |
| Butler | Maid |
| Chairman | Chairperson |
| Chauffeur | Chauffeuse |
| Comedian | Comedienne |
| Count | Countess |
| Czar | Czarina |
| Dancer | Dancer |
| Duke | Duchess (LDC BEVCO, 2016; 10th level Mains, 2023) |
| Earl | Countess |
| Emperor | Empress |
| Exceutor | Executrix |
| Father | Mother |
| Fiance | Fiancee |
| Friar / Monk | Nun |
| Gentleman | Lady (Computer Asst. Gr.II, 2016) |
| Giant | Giantess |
| God | Godess |
| Godfather | Godmother |
| Grandfather | Grandmother |
| Grandson | Granddaughter |
| Headmaster | Headmistress |
| Heir | Heiress |
| Hero | Heroine |
| Host | Hostess (LDC, 2015) |
| Hunter | Huntress |
| Husband | Wife |
| Instructor | Instructress |
| Jew | Jewess |
| Lad | Lass (VEO, 2010 ; VEO, 2014) |
| Landlord | Landlady |
| Lord | Lady |
| Male | Female |
| Manager | Manageress |
| Man Servant | Maid Servant |
| Marquis | Marchioness |
| Master | Mistress (Legal Assistant Gr. II, 2015) |
| Masseur | Masseuse |
| Mayor | Mayoress |
| Milkman | Milkmaid |
| Monster | She Monster |
| Murder | Murderess |
| Nephew | Niece (Male Warden, 2014; Armed Si, 2023) |
| Patriarch | Matriarch |
| Patron | Patroness |
| Poet | Poetess |
| Priest | Priestess |
| Prince | Princess |
| Prophet | Prophetess |
| Salesman | Saleswoman |
| Shepherd | Shepherdess |
| Signor | Signora |
| Sir | Madam / Dame |
| Sloven | Slut |
| Sorcerer | Sorceress |
| Son | Daughter |
| Songster | Songstress |
| Steward | Stewardess |
| Sulthan | Sulthana |
| Tailor | Seamstress |
| Testator | Testatrix (Assistant (Degree Level Mains), 2022) |
| Traitor | Traitress (Matron Gr.I, 2015) |
| Uncle | Aunt |
| Viceroy | Vicerine |
| Waiter | Waitress |
| Widower | Widow |
| Wizard | Witch |
Animals
| Masculine Gender | Feminine Gender |
|---|---|
| Billy (Male Goat) | Nanny |
| Boar | Sow |
| Buck (Male deer) | Doe |
| Bull | Cow |
| Bullock | Heifer |
| Cob (Male Swan) | Pen |
| Colt (Young Male Horse) | Filly |
| Deer | Hind |
| Dog | Bitch (LDC TVM, 2011) |
| Drake | Duck (Assistant, 2020; Assistant Prison Officer, 2023) |
| Drone | Bee (Assistant Kannada Knowing, 2024) |
| Elephant (Male) | Elephant (Female) |
| Fox | Vixen (Assistant Salesman 2004; LDC By Transfer, 2011; Male Warden, 2014 ; VEO, 2014; Office Attender Gr II, 2023) |
| Gander | Goose (Deputy, Collector, 2011) |
| Hart (Male deer) | Roe |
| Horse | Mare (Reserve Conductor (NCA), 2010; Municipal Secretary Gr.III, 2015; Confidential Asst. Gr. II, 2016) |
| Hound (Hunting dog) | Brach |
| Jackass (Male Donkey) | Jenny ass |
| Leopard | Leopardess |
| Mule (cross between a donkey and a horse) | Jenny |
| Ox | Cow |
| Peacock | Peahen |
| Ram | Ewe (Divisional Accountant, 2011) |
| Rooster | Hen |
| Sheep | Ewe |
| Stag (Male deer with the largest antlers) | Hind |
| Stallion | Mare |
| Swine | Nymph |
| Tomcat | Puzzycat |
| Tiger | Tigress (Degree Prelims Stage III, 2024) |
| Wolf | She-wolf |
| Zebra (Male) | Zebra (Female) |
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