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EXERCISE 9–4 Sexist language

EXERCISE 9–4Sexist language

In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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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 9–4 Sexist language - 1 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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 9–4 Sexist language - 2 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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 9–4 Sexist language - 3 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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 9–4 Sexist language - 4 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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 9–4 Sexist language - 5 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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 9–4 Sexist language - 6 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

7 of 10

Salesmen frequently promise more than they can deliver.

Sales representatives frequently promise more than they can deliver.

EXERCISE 9–4 Sexist language - 7 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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 9–4 Sexist language - 8 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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 9–4 Sexist language - 9 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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 9–4 Sexist language - 10 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.