Sexist language 2

Click on Sexist if the sentence contains sexist language or on OK if the sentence is acceptable.

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.)

For help with this exercise, see Recognizing sexist language.

Example

Question 1 of 10

Many argue that we are doomed if we do not stop producing nuclear weapons.
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Question 2 of 10

Asha Purpura, who is a doctor’s wife, is the defense attorney appointed by the court. Al Jones has been assigned to work with her on the case.
Sexist language 2 – 2

Question 3 of 10

A secretary must be willing to sacrifice some of her spare time in the evenings and on the weekends if she expects to advance in this company.
Sexist language 2 – 3

Question 4 of 10

Because Dr. Edward Brown and Dr. Judith Coombs were the senior professors in the department, they were elected to serve on the promotion committee.
Sexist language 2 – 4

Question 5 of 10

After being elected, a new senator must wait several months before beginning his term.
Sexist language 2 – 5

Question 6 of 10

In my hometown, the lady mayor has led the fight for a fair share of federal funds for new schools.
Sexist language 2 – 6

Question 7 of 10

Often law students must be as concerned about their public speaking skills as they are about their knowledge of the law.
Sexist language 2 – 7

Question 8 of 10

John Crockett and Sarah Cooke have been an effective real estate team. John arranges attractive mortgage packages; Sarah, a former model, directs the sales staff.
Sexist language 2 – 8

Question 9 of 10

The man who makes history has no time to write about it.
Sexist language 2 – 9

Question 10 of 10

A young graduate who is careful about investments can accumulate a significant sum in a relatively short period.
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