Which is the feminine of 'emperor'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which is the feminine of 'emperor'?

A. empress

B. emperess

C. emperoress

D. empires

Answer: Option A

'Empress' is the feminine of 'emperor'.

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Question #1 Report Error

Choose the correct: 'The committee ___ divided in their opinion.'

A. has

B. are

C. is

D. was

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
When the collective noun refers to members individually, it takes a plural verb: 'The committee are divided.'

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Question #2 Report Error

The noun 'alms' is:

A. both

B. singular

C. uncountable

D. plural

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Alms' is generally treated as singular now, but traditionally plural. Some say it's singular: 'Alms is given'. I'll put singular.

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Question #3 Report Error

What type of noun is 'herd' in 'a herd of cattle'?

A. Material noun

B. Collective noun

C. Common noun

D. Proper noun

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
A collective noun is the name of a group of persons or things taken together. 'Herd' is a group of cattle.

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