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lindiwe

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To avoid sexist language, words such as policeman, fireman, or workmen's compensation can often be written using a:
 
  a. Masculine pronoun
  b. Gender-neutral substitute
  c. Feminine pronoun
  d. Masculine noun

Question 2

A sentence written in the __________ may be helpful if the writer wants to avoid identifying the actor or doer.
 
  a. Active voice
  b. Passive voice
  c. Dynamic voice
  d. Nominalized voice


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amandalm

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Reply #1 on: Aug 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Aug 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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