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Sexist Language

This quiz will provide practice in avoiding usage that might be considered sexist.

This activity contains 25 questions.

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. I want a doctor who doesn't double book __________ patients.   his or her his

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. Every pre-school teacher must have __________ student records up to date by Friday.   her his or her

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. Do you think the airline pilot will tell us when __________ he flies past the Grand Canyon?   he or she he

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. There's a car accident ahead. I wonder if anyone has called a __________ ?   police officer policeman

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. What qualifications does one need to be a __________ ?   fire fighter fireman

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. I would like you to send a plumber to my house. How fast can __________ get here?   he he or she

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. I'd hire a lawyer if I thought __________ could help me.   he or she he

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. How much do you think a home nurse would charge for __________ services?   his or her her

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. I don't know who Jason's first grade teacher will be, but I hope __________ is patient.   she he or she

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. Whoever made this quilt is quite talented. Look how even __________ stitches are.   her his or her

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. We are advertising for an auto mechanic who has __________ own tools.   his or her his

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. I hear that our guest speaker is an astronaut. I wonder what mission __________ has flown on.   she he or she

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. We need to hire an administrative assistant who can keep __________ files organized.   his or her her

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. A nurse should always respect __________ patients' privacy.   his or her her

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. Being a __________ isn't as glamorous as some people think it is.   flight attendant stewardess

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. I'm interested in becoming a meteorologist, but I'm not sure how much __________ make.   weathermen weather forecasters

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. I heard that our newest employee is a retired Air Force colonel. Have you met __________ yet?   him or her him

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. I'm trying to find a dentist who doesn't insist that __________ patients floss.   his or her her

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. A good hair stylist will listen carefully to __________ clients‘ needs.   his or her her

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. The Iditarod starts today. I wonder if we can find a musher who will let us have our picture taken with __________ .   him him or her

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. We can hire an interior decorator, as long as __________ rates are reasonable.   his or her her

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. __________ make good money in this town.   Garbage collectors Garbage men

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. That semi truck is moving up the hill very slowly. __________ must be carrying a heavy load.   He He or she

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. Every member of the graduating class should return __________ gown to Room 12 immediately after the ceremony.   his his or her

	Choose the most gender-appropriate word or words that can be inserted in the blank in the following sentence. Each of the members of the Chamber of Commerce must pay __________ dues by June 15th.   his or her his

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