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Which of the following statements about sexist language is true?
 
  a. although sexist language may be objectionable to some people on philosophical grounds, it has no effect on readers' comprehension
   b. readers interpret masculine words as referring to men only
  c. most readers prefer sexist over gender-neutral language
  d. few journals insist that authors use gender-neutral language
  e. it is appropriate to use common terms such as policeman to refer to both male and female police officers

Question 2

According to APA guidelines,
 
  a. sexist language should be avoided when possible
  b. she/he should be used instead of she or he
   c. gender-free language should always be used
  d. the word girls should never be used
  e. all of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 13, 2018
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