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EXERCISE 17–8 Sexist language

EXERCISE 17–8Sexist language

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

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Example

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Question

A fireman must always be on call even when he is off duty.

Firefighters must always be on call even when they are off duty.

EXERCISE 17–8 Sexist language - 1 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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Question

The chairperson for the new program in digital art is Ariana Tamlin, an accomplished portrait painter and computer programmer.

The chairman for the new program in digital art is Ariana Tamlin, an accomplished portrait painter, computer programmer, and cookie baker.

EXERCISE 17–8 Sexist language - 2 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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Question

In the governor’s race, Lena Weiss, a defense lawyer, easily defeated Harvey Tower, an architect.

In the governor’s race, Lena Weiss, a defense lawyer and mother of two, easily defeated Harvey Tower, an architect.

EXERCISE 17–8 Sexist language - 3 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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Question

Recent military history has shown that lady combat helicopter pilots are as skilled, reliable, and resourceful as men.

Recent military history has shown that women and men are equally skilled, reliable, and resourceful as combat helicopter pilots.

EXERCISE 17–8 Sexist language - 4 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.

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Question

An emergency room head nurse must know how to use sophisticated digital equipment if she is to keep track of all her patients’ data and guide her medical team.

An emergency room head nurse must know how to use sophisticated digital equipment to keep track of all patients’ data and guide the medical team.

EXERCISE 17–8 Sexist language - 5 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.