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ID#4187 BCS English Preli (43)

Which gender is the word ‘orphan’?
ক) neuter
খ) feminine
গ) masculine
ঘ) common

ব্যাখ্যা

An orphan refers to a child whose parents are dead, regardless of whether the child is a boy or a girl. Therefore, it is a common gender.

১. Neuter gender refers to non-living things, whereas an orphan is a human being.
২. Masculine and feminine are specific to one sex, but "orphan" can apply to both.
৩. Examples of other common genders include teacher, doctor, and baby.

অতিরিক্ত তথ্য: In English grammar, common gender nouns do not specify the sex of the person.
Resource Details
Exam BCS
Subject English
Chapter 12
Year 43

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