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EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language

EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language

In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

Example

1 of 10

All of mankind benefited from one man’s discovery of penicillin.

All of humanity benefited from one man’s discovery of penicillin.

EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language - 1 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

2 of 10

An electrician must work as an apprentice before he can start his own business.

Electricians must work as apprentices before they can start their own businesses.

EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language - 2 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

3 of 10

The only pediatricians in our town, Dr. Rich Kruse and Dr. Nadine Kruse, started a practice together ten years ago.

The only pediatricians in our town, Dr. Rich Kruse and Mrs. Nadine Kruse, started a practice together ten years ago.

EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language - 3 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

4 of 10

Monica Guerrero, the woman judge who presided over most criminal trials in Wallace County, did not allow television cameras in the courtroom.

Monica Guerrero, the judge who presided over most criminal trials in Wallace County, did not allow television cameras in the courtroom.

EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language - 4 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

5 of 10

Carlos, one of the nurses who often worked the night shift, was known for treating his patients gently.

Carlos, one of the male nurses who often worked the night shift, was known for treating his patients gently.

EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language - 5 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

6 of 10

Ms. Barbara Ehrenreich in “The Roots of War” and Jerome Marmorstein in “War as a Disease Epidemic” take slightly different views of war as disease.

Barbara Ehrenreich in “The Roots of War” and Jerome Marmorstein in “War as a Disease Epidemic” take slightly different views of war as disease.

EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language - 6 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

7 of 10

Salesmen frequently promise more than they can deliver.

Sales representatives frequently promise more than they can deliver.

EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language - 7 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

8 of 10

A librarian doesn’t simply shelve books for a living; she also helps people research information.

Librarians don’t simply shelve books for a living; they also help people research information.

EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language - 8 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

9 of 10

After a series of layoffs, the company’s staff was depleted.

After a series of layoffs, the company’s manpower was depleted.

EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language - 9 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

10 of 10

The weatherman predicted that three more inches of rain would fall before Tuesday.

The meteorologist predicted that three more inches of rain would fall before Tuesday.

EXERCISE 17–10 Sexist language - 10 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.