Question 1

Rewrite the sentence in Question 3 to use pronouns correctly and avoid sexist language.

Accepted Answer

his or her

Question 2

Which one of the following sentences has a pronoun-antecedent agreement problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Someone is mowing their lawn. 
B)  Everyone should listen to his or her conscience. 
C)  None of the actors remembered his or her lines. 
D)  Someone locked his or her keys in the car. 
A)  Someone is mowing their lawn. 
B)  Everyone should listen to his or her conscience. 
C)  None of the actors remembered his or her lines. 
D)  Someone locked his or her keys in the car. A

Question 3

What is wrong with the following sentence?
Every talk show host should avoid offending his audience.

Accepted Answer

his

Question 4

How can you avoid sexism in your own writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't write about people; choose subject matter that deals with animals. 
B)  Use the phrase he or she, or make the entire sentence plural. 
C)  Use he and him throughout your essay, so your references are consistent. 
D)  Find out what your instructor prefers-masculine or feminine references. 
A)  Don't write about people; choose subject matter that deals with animals. 
B)  Use the phrase he or she, or make the entire sentence plural. 
C)  Use he and him throughout your essay, so your references are consistent. 
D)  Find out what your instructor prefers-masculine or feminine references.

Question 5

Which one of the following is not an indefinite pronoun?

Accepted Answer

A)  nobody 
B)  them 
C)  none 
D)  another 
A)  nobody 
B)  them 
C)  none 
D)  another

Question 6

Rewrite the sentence in Question 5 to use pronouns correctly and avoid sexist language.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rewrite the sentence in Question 5 to...

Question 7

What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Accepted Answer

when pronouns agree

Question 8

What is sexism in writing?

Accepted Answer

referring

Question 9

Which one of the following pronouns would best complete the sentence below?
A sanitation worker has to set __________ alarm clock for very early in the morning.

Accepted Answer

A)  his 
B)  his or her 
C)  their 
D)  her 
A)  his 
B)  his or her 
C)  their 
D)  her

Question 10

Which one of the following pronouns would best complete the sentence below?
Each of the contestants received a tag with __________ name on it.

Accepted Answer

A)  their 
B)  his 
C)  her 
D)  his or her 
A)  their 
B)  his 
C)  her 
D)  his or her

Question 11

Underline the errors in the following paragraph. Then correct the errors by rewriting the paragraph.
-everyone can be a fireman. A firefighter has to be in excellent shape. He needs to be able to lift heavy objects and run quickly. He shouldn't be afraid of heights or afraid to take necessary risks. If a firefighter freezes when someone needs help, then a life might be lost. A firefighter also needs to be a responsible individual. They have to take care of his or her equipment as well as maintain the fire truck and the firehouse. Although not a necessarily requirement, all firefighters tend to be excellent cooks and have his or her own special recipes. All in all, firefighters are strong and courageous people, and the community is lucky to have him.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Underline the errors in the following paragraph....

Question 12

Which one of the following pronouns would best complete the sentence below?
A travel agent should get __________ vacation at a discount.

Accepted Answer

A)  their 
B)  his 
C)  her 
D)  his or her 
A)  their 
B)  his 
C)  her 
D)  his or her

Question 13

Which one of the sentences below is an example of sexism in writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  While a trial is ongoing, a juror cannot give his or her opinions to the press. 
B)  One of the doctors left his pager. 
C)  A chemist should wear his or her lab coat at all times. 
D)  Stunt people always bring their own emergency gear. 
A)  While a trial is ongoing, a juror cannot give his or her opinions to the press. 
B)  One of the doctors left his pager. 
C)  A chemist should wear his or her lab coat at all times. 
D)  Stunt people always bring their own emergency gear.

Question 14

What is wrong with the following sentence?
A mailman has to work some holidays.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is wrong with the following sentence?
A...

Question 15

Which one of the following sentences has a pronoun-antecedent agreement problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wendy and Julian wanted their wedding in June. 
B)  Both cars need their tires rotated. 
C)  Neither of the girls could explain their behavior. 
D)  People should be aware how their actions influence others. 
A)  Wendy and Julian wanted their wedding in June. 
B)  Both cars need their tires rotated. 
C)  Neither of the girls could explain their behavior. 
D)  People should be aware how their actions influence others.

Question 16

What is sexism in writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  assuming that all people in a group are male 
B)  assuming that all people in a group are female 
C)  using gender-specific terms to refer to a group that consists of both males and females 
D)  all of the above 
A)  assuming that all people in a group are male 
B)  assuming that all people in a group are female 
C)  using gender-specific terms to refer to a group that consists of both males and females 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Which one of the sentences below is an example of sexism in writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  An elected official should at least know the laws of his or her state. 
B)  The rangers patrolled their area of land. 
C)  Policemen are here to protect and serve the public. 
D)  One of the hairdressers forgot to clean his or her scissors. 
A)  An elected official should at least know the laws of his or her state. 
B)  The rangers patrolled their area of land. 
C)  Policemen are here to protect and serve the public. 
D)  One of the hairdressers forgot to clean his or her scissors.

Exam 24: Pronoun Agreement

Rewrite the sentence in Question 3 to use pronouns correctly and avoid sexist language.

Which one of the following sentences has a pronoun-antecedent agreement problem?

What is wrong with the following sentence? Every talk show host should avoid offending his audience.

How can you avoid sexism in your own writing?

Which one of the following is not an indefinite pronoun?

Rewrite the sentence in Question 5 to use pronouns correctly and avoid sexist language.

What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

What is sexism in writing?

Which one of the following pronouns would best complete the sentence below? A sanitation worker has to set __________ alarm clock for very early in the morning.

Which one of the following pronouns would best complete the sentence below? Each of the contestants received a tag with __________ name on it.

Which one of the following pronouns would best complete the sentence below? A travel agent should get __________ vacation at a discount.

Which one of the sentences below is an example of sexism in writing?

What is wrong with the following sentence? A mailman has to work some holidays.

Which one of the following sentences has a pronoun-antecedent agreement problem?

What is sexism in writing?

Which one of the sentences below is an example of sexism in writing?

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