The gender of 'author' can be feminine as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The gender of 'author' can be feminine as:
A. authorine
B. authoress
C. authora
D. authress
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
'Authoress' is the feminine form, though many modern writers prefer 'author' for both.

This question belongs to: English Nouns

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