The noun 'staff' (employees) takes: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The noun 'staff' (employees) takes:

A. can be singular or plural

B. none

C. always plural

D. always singular

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Collective.

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The noun 'clergy' is:

A. collective and can be singular or plural

B. plural

C. singular

D. uncountable

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Clergy' is a collective noun that can take singular or plural verb depending on sense.

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What is the feminine of 'negro'?

A. negroine

B. negress

C. negrowoman

D. negroess

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The feminine is 'negress' (though the term is now considered dated/offensive; it's still the grammatical answer).

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The feminine of 'gander' is:

A. hen

B. duck

C. goose

D. drake

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Goose.

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