Gender excercise. 1

Sample College-Level Exercises (Based on )

1. Multiple Choice:

Choose the correct gender form for the sentence.

1. The _______ (emperor/empress) addressed the assembly.

2. The _______ (host/hostess) welcomed the guests warmly.

2. Fill in the Blanks:

Complete with the correct gender noun or gender-neutral alternative.

1. The _______ delivered a compelling speech on climate change.

2. The _______ took charge of the emergency response team.

3. Change the Gender:

Rewrite the sentences by changing the underlined noun to its opposite gender.

1. The bridegroom waited nervously at the altar.

2. The actress received a standing ovation.

4. Identify and Classify:

Classify the following nouns into masculine, feminine, common, or neuter:

steward, stewardess, sibling, mountain, cousin, mayor.

5. Gender-Neutral Rewriting:

Rewrite sentences to use gender-neutral terms.

1.The policeman directed traffic.

2. The chairman called the meeting to order.