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Grammar for Grownups Quiz #46

In Honor of Women's History Month...

In acknowledgement of Women's History Month, I'm offering some exercises in sexist language - to encourage wiping out the built-in masculine tone of the English language. How much sexism can you wipe out of the following?

1. Every man on earth has a duty to fulfill the promise of mankind.

2. Each ecology student must take responsibility for himself.

3. A successful nurse takes her work seriously.

4. When my sugar and I go out, she expects me to pay for everything.

5. Don't mind my ball and chain; she doesn't know anything about cars.

6. Did you manage to give the salesmen the new product?

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