The feminine of 'duke' is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The feminine of 'duke' is:
A. dukess
B. dukine
C. dukeess
D. duchess
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Duchess.

This question belongs to: English Nouns
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Question #1
Identify the error: 'He is a five foot tall man.'
A. a
B. man
C. five foot
D. tall

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Standard: 'five-foot-tall man' or 'five feet tall'. 'Five foot tall' is often used informally but hyphenated is preferred. I'll consider it an error if not hyphenated. In many exams, 'five-foot-tall' is required. So error at 'five foot'.

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Question #2
What is the plural of 'oasis'?
A. oasii
B. oasis
C. oases
D. oasises

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
-is -> -es: oasis -> oases.

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Question #3
Find the abstract noun: 'His jealousy destroyed him.'
A. him
B. his
C. destroyed
D. jealousy

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Emotion.

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