Gender in English — Masculine, Feminine, Common & Neuter
Learn the four genders in English with easy examples, a complete list of commonly-used pairs, and a *50-question interactive quiz* to test your knowledge instantly. Perfect for Class 3–5 students, parents and teachers.
🔎 Take the 50-Question Quiz 📚 View the Full ListWhat is Gender?
A noun that denotes male or female is called gender. Below are the four main types:
- Masculine Gender: Names a male (e.g., man, boy, king).
- Feminine Gender: Names a female (e.g., woman, girl, queen).
- Common Gender: Can denote both male or female (e.g., teacher, doctor, student).
- Neuter Gender: Denotes neither male nor female (usually non-living things e.g., chair, fan, house).
Tip: To remember pairs, use flashcards and read aloud: say the masculine and then the feminine. Make it fun — use drawings, stickers and praise!
Most Common Masculine–Feminine Pairs (Quick Reference)
Study these pairs carefully — they appear often in exams and exercises.
| Masculine | Feminine |
|---|---|
| ram | ewe |
| man | woman |
| bull | cow |
| son | daughter |
| god | goddess |
| fox | vixen |
| sir | madam |
| men | women |
| boy | girl |
| host | hostess |
| hero | heroine |
| heir | heiress |
| duke | duchess |
| buck | doe |
| duck | drake |
| lion | lioness |
| cock | hen |
| boar | sow |
| king | queen |
| stag | doe/deer |
| billy | nanny |
| monk | nun |
| actor | actress |
| tiger | tigress |
| uncle | aunt |
| horse | mare |
| count | countess |
| goose | gander |
| prince | princess |
| father | mother |
| mister | mistress |
| priest | priestess |
| hunter | huntress |
| waiter | waitress |
| rooster | hen |
| brother | sister |
| nephew | niece |
| stallion | mare |
| steward | stewardess |
| sorcerer | sorceress |
| peacock | peahen |
| emperor | empress |
| bachelor | spinster |
| husband | wife |
| old man | old woman |
| landlord | landlady |
| gentleman | lady |
| policeman | policewoman |
| bridegroom | bride |
| headmaster | headmistress |
| grandfather | grandmother |
| business man | business woman |
Now that you studied the list, test your learning with a quick 50-question quiz below. Type answers in the boxes (we accept uppercase or lowercase). After submission you'll see your score, the correct answers, and explanations for each question.
🎯 50-Question Quick Quiz — Write answers in the box
Note: You may answer in any case (upper or lower). If asked for feminine of man, type woman. If asked for masculine of hen, type rooster or cock (both acceptable if listed).
After the Quiz — How to Improve Fast
- Review incorrect items and write each correct pair 5 times.
- Create flashcards: masculine on one side, feminine on the other.
- Use the words in one short sentence each (speaking + writing).
- Repeat the 50-question quiz weekly — improvement is visible fast.
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