Gender-neutral language 2

Gender-neutral language is inclusive and free of stereotypes and biases. Make your writing accurate and effective by learning the basic guidelines for gender-inclusive language.

To find out how your inclusive language skills measure up, choose the best answer for formal writing in the questions below.

1. This summer, Emma will be working at the local lobster shack as a .a) serverb) waitressc) waiter
2. Lucy Maud Montgomery will likely have the full Anne of Green Gables series in their bookcase.a) Anyone who enjoysb) Any reader who enjoysc) Fans of
3. Both the men's hockey team and the hockey team won gold in their respective tournaments.a) women'sb) girls'c) ladies'
4. That organization stands for peace and hope for .a) mankindb) manc) humanity
5. I would like to introduce you to our pediatrician, Dr. Laura Brown.a) charmingb) femalec) (nothing)
6. I will give the contract to whatever plumber you recommend, but only if proves competent.a) heb) s/hec) that person
7. Any student who uses a cellphone to text in class will have phone confiscated.a) his or herb) thec) their