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There are mainly four types of gender . Mr (say Mister) is a

Masculine Gender Feminine Gender title for men.
Mrs / Ms (say Miss) is
Common Gender Neuter Gender a title for women.

G A noun that denotes a male is said to be of the
masculine gender.

Read the following examples:

1. The peacock is dancing.

2. The king is a wise person.

G A noun that denotes a female is said to be of the feminine gender .

Read the following examples:

1. The hen lays two eggs daily.

2. The queen is very beautiful.

Read some more examples of masculine and feminine gender:

Masculine Feminine Masculine Feminine

Cock Hen God Goddess

Hero Heroine Lion Lioness

Bull Cow King Queen

Boy Girl Dog Bitch

G A noun that denotes both a male and a female is said to be of the common
gender.

Read the following examples:

1. Mr Gupta is a teacher .

2. Mrs Gupta is also a teacher .

G A noun that denotes a non-living thing is said to be of the neuter gender .

Read the following examples:
1. Abhinav has an expensive pen .

2. Preeti has a bag .

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