Choose the correct gender of Fox (feminine):

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Question

Choose the correct gender of Fox (feminine):

  1. A. Ox
  2. B. Vixen (Correct answer)
  3. C. Wasp
  4. D. Boar

Correct Answer

Option B — Vixen

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Vixen.

Key Points

  • The feminine of fox is vixen.

Additional Information

  • Commonly tested gender pairs:
    • ox → cow, boar → sow, drake → duck
    • gander → goose, stag → hind/doe, colt → filly
    • ram → ewe, bull → cow, cock → hen
  • Wasp is an insect, not a gender form — a distractor by sound alone.