EXERCISE 17–6 Sexist language

EXERCISE 17–6 Sexist language

Edit the following sentences to eliminate sexist language or sexist assumptions. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

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Mrs. Geralyn Farmer, who is the mayor’s wife, is the chief surgeon at University Hospital. Dr. Paul Green is her assistant.

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Suggested revision: Dr. Geralyn Farmer is the chief surgeon at University Hospital. Dr. Paul Green is her assistant.
EXERCISE 17–6 Sexist language - Edit the following sentences to eliminate sexist language or sexist assumptions. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Mrs. Geralyn Farmer, who is the mayor’s wife, is the chief surgeon at University Hospital. Dr. Paul Green is her assistant.

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Every applicant wants to know how much he will earn.

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Suggested revision: All applicants want to know how much they will earn.
EXERCISE 17–6 Sexist language - Edit the following sentences to eliminate sexist language or sexist assumptions. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Every applicant wants to know how much he will earn.

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An elementary school teacher should understand the concept of nurturing if she intends to be effective.

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Suggested revision: Elementary school teachers should understand the concept of nurturing if they intend to be effective.
EXERCISE 17–6 Sexist language - Edit the following sentences to eliminate sexist language or sexist assumptions. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - An elementary school teacher should understand the concept of nurturing if she intends to be effective.

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An obstetrician needs to be available to his patients at all hours.

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Suggested revision: Obstetricians need to be available to their patients at all hours.
EXERCISE 17–6 Sexist language - Edit the following sentences to eliminate sexist language or sexist assumptions. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - An obstetrician needs to be available to his patients at all hours.

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If man does not stop polluting his environment, mankind will perish.

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Suggested revision: If we do not stop polluting our environment, we will perish.
EXERCISE 17–6 Sexist language - Edit the following sentences to eliminate sexist language or sexist assumptions. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - If man does not stop polluting his environment, mankind will perish.