Gender-Sensitive Language Quiz Review

These flashcards cover terms and definitions related to gender-sensitive language, helping to reinforce vocabulary and understanding for the upcoming exam.

What is the gender-neutral term for someone who acts in films or theater?

Actor

Which term should be used instead of ‘businessman’ unless gender needs to be emphasized?

Business person

What is the gender-neutral alternative for ‘fireman’?

Firefighter

Which of the following should be used instead of ‘headmaster’ or ‘headmistress’?

Head teacher

What term should replace ‘policeman’ or ‘policewoman’ unless gender is relevant?

Police officer

Instead of ‘waiter’ or ‘waitress,’ what is the preferred term?

Server

The term ‘nurse’ should be used without which unnecessary modifier?

Male

What term is recommended instead of ‘weatherman’?

Weather reporter

Instead of ‘salesman’ or ‘saleswoman,’ what should be used?

Sales representative

Which of the following should replace ‘layman’ or ‘laymen’?

Layperson

What gender-neutral title should be used instead of ‘chairman’ or ‘chairwoman’?

Chairperson

The term ‘midwife’ applies to which genders?

Both genders

Which of the following is NOT a recommended gender-neutral term?

Manageress

What is the recommended alternative for ‘air hostess’ or ‘stewardess’?

Flight crew

Instead of ‘usherette,’ what is the correct gender-neutral term?

Usher

What is the appropriate term for someone who translates languages?

Translator

What is the gender-neutral term for someone who leads a university?

Rector

Which of the following should NOT be used for a female doctor?

Lady doctor

What is the preferred gender-neutral term for someone leading a city or town?

Mayor

What is the gender-neutral term for someone who teaches in higher education?

Professor

What is the gender-neutral term for someone who leads a country’s government?

Prime minister

Which of the following is the correct gender-neutral term for a university professor?

Professor

What is the gender-neutral title for the head of a university?

Rector

Instead of ‘salesman’ or ‘saleswoman,’ what is the recommended term?

Sales representative

Which of these professions does NOT need a gender-specific title?

Scientist

What gender-neutral term should be used instead of 'weatherman'?

Weather reporter/forecaster

Which of these terms should NOT be used unless discussing historical contexts?

Priestess

What is the correct gender-neutral term for someone who guides people to seats at events?

Usher

Which term is the best replacement for ‘waiter’ or ‘waitress’?

Server

What is the correct gender-neutral term for someone who translates written text?

Translator

What is the recommended gender-neutral title for a teacher?

Educator

Which profession should NOT have a gendered form like ‘usherette’?

Usher

Which is the correct gender-neutral term for a skilled technical worker?

Technician

Instead of saying 'trainee' for men and 'apprentice' for women, what is the best term for both?

Trainee

What is the correct gender-neutral term for someone who speaks at an event?

Speaker

Which of the following should be used instead of ‘businessman’ or ‘businesswoman’?

Business professional

Which profession should always be referred to with a gender-neutral title?

All of the above

What is the gender-neutral alternative to 'man of letters' (a writer or scholar)?

Writer