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What is the current usage of this word " policeman" ?
Police officer
What is the current usage of this word " man - made " ?
Artificial
What is the current usage of this word " mankind" ?
The human race / human beings
What is the current usage of this word "waitress or waiter" ?
Server
What is the current usage of this word " foreman " ?
Supervisor
Every student must submit ___ assignment on time.
Their
The ___ (fireman/firefighter) rescued the family.
Firefighter
A good leader listens to ___ team members.
Their
The ___ (chairman/chairperson) opened the meeting.
chairperson (or chair)
If anyone calls, tell ___ I will call back later.
Them
Every engineer must check his calculations carefully.
Every engineer must check their calculations carefully.
The stewardess greeted all the passengers politely.
The flight attendant greeted all the passengers politely.
Man has always depended on technology.
Humans / People have always depended on technology.
Each teacher should encourage his students to participate.
Each teacher should encourage their students to participate.
The businessman explained his idea to the chairman.
The businessperson explained their idea to the chairperson.
“They” cannot be used as a singular pronoun in formal English.
False
The term “chairman” is considered gender-neutral today.
False
Using “he” as a default pronoun can create gender bias.
True
“Firefighter” is preferred over “fireman” in modern usage.
True
Gender-neutral language is only important in informal communication.
False
Man’s achievements in science show how powerful he has become.
Human achievements in science show how powerful humanity has become.
When a doctor treats a patient, he should always listen to him carefully.
When a doctor treats a patient, they should always listen carefully.
Every leader must show his workers that he values their effort.
Every leader must show their employees that their efforts are valued.
When a student studies hard, he can achieve his goals.
When a student studies hard, they can achieve their goals.
The fireman risked his life to save the people.
The firefighter risked their life to save others.