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1. 'Duck' is the feminine gender of
- A. Drear
- B. Drear
- C. Drear
- D. Drear
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The correct answer is Drake, because 'duck' is the feminine gender of a male duck, which is called a 'drake'. The word 'duck' itself can be used for either a male or female bird in general, but when specifying the gender, the female is called a 'duck' and the male is a 'drake'.
Here is a breakdown of the terms:
Here is a breakdown of the terms:
- Drake: The specific term for a male duck.
- Duck: The feminine gender of a drake, and also the general, gender-neutral term for the species.
- Hen: Sometimes used as an alternative for a female duck, depending on the species.
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