Non-discriminatory Language Quiz

What is meant by Non-discriminatory?

• Treating everyone unequally.

• Treating everyone in different ways according to their race, gender, sexuality etc.

• Treating everyone in the same way whatever the race, gender, sexuality, etc.

How would you rewrite this sentence in the plural form?

When a student writes a paper he must proofread it carefully.

• When students write papers, they must proofread them carefully.

• When a student writes a paper, she must proofread it carefully.

• When a student writes a paper, they must proofread it carefully.

What would be the suitable word when using non-discriminatory language in the sentence below?

The chairperson must submit ........ budget by June 3rd.

What has been done to make this sentence non-discriminatory?

If a complainant is not satisfied with the board’s decision, the complainant can ask for a rehearing.

• Recasting the sentence in the plural form.

• Rewriting the affected noun.

• Rewriting using the relative pronoun "who".

Fill in the blanks with the correct word if you are to rewrite it in the plural form.

Anyone, who wants ............ teaching evaluated, should submit the enclosed

application by October 8.

How would you rewrite this sentence by eliminating the offending pronoun?

A teacher should read his essays written by students daily.

• A teacher should read her essays written by students daily.

• A teacher should read essays written by students daily.

• A teacher should read their essays written by students daily.

Which noun would be more suitable for the word in brackets when avoiding stereotypical nouns?

A ........................... (businessman) should make it a practice to check his email every day.

What can be used instead of the stereotypical noun below?

Headmaster

• Headmistress

• Principal

• Businessman

What has been done to make this sentence non-discriminatory?

A staff member in Argentina earns less than one would in

New York.

• Replacing the offending pronoun with the definite article "the".

• Recasting the sentence in the plural form.

• Replacing the offending noun with the generic pronoun "one".

The offending pronoun can be eliminated only if the original noun is plural.

Ex: An executive should read his e-mails sent from clients daily.

• True

• False

• I don't know