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lunatika

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Which of the following statements is true of sexist implications built into the English language?
 
  A) The modern-day use of Ms. is a desired nonsexist alternative term.
 B) Traditional customs assume a woman will continue using her family name upon marriage.
 C)Contemporary books tend to use the pronoun he to refer in a generic sense to a person when the gender is unspecified.
 D) Books in the past tended to use gender-neutral terms, such as mail carrier, server, and office cleaner.

Question 2

The Great Society illustrates, too, that huge tax cuts can often constrict resources needed for domestic reforms.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



mceravolo

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

True



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