#12. The Noun Of Gender, its Types and uses in Enghlish Language

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 Lesson No:12


The Noun of Gender, its Types and Uses in English Language


A noun of gender refers to the grammatical classification of a noun as either masculine, feminine, or neutral.

There are three types of noun gender in most languages:

  1. Masculine: Used for male entities or objects. Example: "king," "lion."

  2. Feminine: Used for female entities or objects. Example: "queen," "lioness."

  3. Neutral: Used for entities or objects that do not have a gender. Example: "child," "tree."

In some languages, the gender of a noun may be arbitrary and has no relation to the natural gender of the entity it represents. However, in other languages, the gender of a noun is determined by the biological gender of the entity or by the gender assigned to it by cultural norms.

In grammar, the gender of a noun affects the form of articles, adjectives, and pronouns used with the noun, which can impact the meaning of a sentence.


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