83.1 Section Title
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You must read each slide, and complete any questions on the slide, in sequence.
Exercise W4–9
Identifying nonsexist language
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In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of sexist language.
Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)
Example
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Correct. The sentence contains inclusive language. The word man’s is appropriate because the scientist who discovered penicillin was a man. For more help, see section W4-f.
Sorry. The word mankind is sexist and should be replaced with a gender-neutral term. The word man’s is appropriate because the scientist who discovered penicillin was a man. For more help, see section W4-f.
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Correct. Using plural nouns and pronouns avoids the problem of sexist language. For more help, see section W4-f.
Sorry. The use of the pronouns he and his is exclusive. Using plural nouns and pronouns fixes the problem, as in the other sentence. For more help, see section W4-f.
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Correct. Both doctors are treated equally. For more help, see section W4-f.
Sorry. Using Mrs. when referring to a doctor is sexist; the professional title should be used for both doctors. For more help, see section W4-f.
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Correct. There is no sexist language in this sentence. For more help, see section W4-f.
Sorry. There is no reason to call attention to the judge’s gender. For more help, see section W4-f.
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Correct. The sentence includes no sexist language. For more help, see section W4-f.
Sorry. The use of the word male is unnecessary; it implies that most nurses are female. For more help, see section W4-f.
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Correct. There is no need to include a title such as Ms. when referring to an author. For more help, see section W4-f.
Sorry. The title Ms. unnecessarily calls attention to the author’s gender. For more help, see section W4-f.
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Correct. This sentence uses the inclusive term sales representatives. For more help, see section W4-f.
Sorry. The word salesmen is not inclusive and should be replaced. For more help, see section W4-f.
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Correct. This sentence uses inclusive language. For more help, see section W4-f.
Sorry. The use of the pronoun she is sexist; it implies that all librarians are female. Using a plural noun and pronoun fixes the problem, as in the other sentence. For more help, see section W4-f.
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Correct. This sentence uses the inclusive term staff. For more help, see section W4-f.
Sorry. The word manpower is not inclusive. It should be replaced with more inclusive language such as staff. For more help, see section W4-f.
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Correct. This sentence uses the inclusive term meteorologist. For more help, see section W4-f.
Sorry. The word weatherman is sexist; it implies that all weather forecasters are men. For more help, see section W4-f.
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