Noun Gender
Many common nouns, like “student” or “teacher,” can refer to men or women. Nouns can change form depending on their gender -- for example, a man is called an “author” while a woman is called an “authoress.” The sentences below contain some examples.
David Garrick was a very prominent eighteenth-century actor. The woman desired to be an actress in the local theater. The restaurant owner was trying to write a want ad, but he couldn't decide whether he was advertising for a “waiter” or a “waitress.”
Many common nouns, like “student” or “teacher,” can refer to men or women. Nouns can change form depending on their gender -- for example, a man is called an “author” while a woman is called an “authoress.” The sentences below contain some examples.
David Garrick was a very prominent eighteenth-century actor. The woman desired to be an actress in the local theater. The restaurant owner was trying to write a want ad, but he couldn't decide whether he was advertising for a “waiter” or a “waitress.”
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