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What is the masculine gender of "niece"? (Grammar explanation)

Verified Answer

The masculine gender of the word “niece” is “nephew.”

Understanding the Concept:

  • In English grammar, nouns can have gender forms that indicate male or female.
  • A niece refers to the daughter of your brother or sister.
  • A nephew refers to the son of your brother or sister.

Gender Pair:

  • Niece (feminine) → Nephew (masculine)

Usage Examples:

  • She is my niece.
  • He is my nephew.

Key Insight:

  • These are irregular gender pairs, so they must be memorized rather than formed by adding suffixes.

Exam Tip:

  • Commonly asked gender pairs:
    • Uncle → Aunt
    • Brother → Sister
    • Nephew → Niece