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 GenderFeminine GenderMasculine and feminine genders refer to the classification of nouns and pronouns based on the biological or social gender they represent.
Masculine GenderThe masculine gender refers to nouns and pronouns used for male people, animals, or characters.Egs:: Man, boy, uncle, grandfather, king, actor etc.Feminine GenderThe 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 GenderFeminine GenderAbbotAbbessActorActressAuthorAuthoressBachelorSpinster / Maid(Lab Assistant Gr I, 2011;Police Constable 2015;LDC, 2016; WomanPolice Constable 2023)BaronBaronessBeauBelle(Assistant/LD Clerk/Cashier/Branch Manager, 2024)BoyGirlBridegroomBrideBrotherSisterButlerMaidChairmanChairpersonChauffeurChauffeuseComedianComedienneCountCountessCzarCzarinaDancerDancerDukeDuchess(LDC BEVCO, 2016;10th level Mains, 2023)EarlCountessEmperorEmpressExceutorExecutrixFatherMotherFianceFianceeFriar / MonkNunGentlemanLady(Computer Asst. Gr.II, 2016)GiantGiantessGodGodessGodfatherGodmotherGrandfatherGrandmotherGrandsonGranddaughterHeadmasterHeadmistressHeirHeiressHeroHeroineHostHostess(LDC, 2015)HunterHuntressHusbandWifeInstructorInstructressJewJewessLadLass(VEO, 2010 ; VEO, 2014)LandlordLandladyLordLadyMaleFemaleManagerManageressMan ServantMaid ServantMarquisMarchionessMasterMistress(Legal Assistant Gr. II, 2015)MasseurMasseuseMayorMayoressMilkmanMilkmaidMonsterShe MonsterMurderMurderessNephewNiece(Male Warden, 2014;Armed Si, 2023)PatriarchMatriarchPatronPatronessPoetPoetessPriestPriestessPrincePrincessProphetProphetessSalesmanSaleswomanShepherdShepherdessSignorSignoraSirMadam / DameSlovenSlutSorcererSorceressSonDaughterSongsterSongstressStewardStewardessSulthanSulthanaTailorSeamstressTestatorTestatrix(Assistant (DegreeLevel Mains), 2022)TraitorTraitress(Matron Gr.I, 2015)UncleAuntViceroyVicerineWaiterWaitressWidowerWidowWizardWitchAnimalsMasculine GenderFeminine GenderBilly(Male Goat)NannyBoarSowBuck(Male deer)DoeBullCowBullockHeiferCob(Male Swan)PenColt(Young MaleHorse)FillyDeerHindDogBitch(LDC TVM, 2011)DrakeDuck(Assistant, 2020;Assistant Prison Officer, 2023)DroneBee(Assistant KannadaKnowing, 2024)Elephant (Male)Elephant (Female)FoxVixen(Assistant Salesman 2004;LDC By Transfer, 2011;Male Warden, 2014 ;VEO, 2014;Office Attender Gr II, 2023)GanderGoose(Deputy, Collector, 2011)Hart(Male deer)RoeHorseMare(Reserve Conductor (NCA), 2010;Municipal Secretary Gr.III, 2015;Confidential Asst. Gr. II, 2016)Hound(Hunting dog)BrachJackass(Male Donkey)Jenny assLeopardLeopardessMule(cross between adonkey and a horse)JennyOxCowPeacockPeahenRamEwe(Divisional Accountant, 2011)RoosterHenSheepEweStag(Male deer withthe largest antlers)HindStallionMareSwineNymphTomcatPuzzycatTigerTigress(Degree Prelims Stage III, 2024)WolfShe-wolfZebra (Male)Zebra (Female)