Levels of Grammar and Grammatical Analysis-Dialect Geography [GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Linguistics]: Questions 1 - 1 of 1
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Question 1
Appeared in Year: 2021
Question MCQ▾
Multiple select Question (MSQ) , carry Two mark each (no negative marks) .
What can be said about the intent and nature of prescriptive rules for languages. Which of the following motivates the singular use?
Choices
| Choice (4) | Response | |
|---|---|---|
a. | Sometimes the gender information is not known and it is easier to use they then he/she | |
b. | The use of they in the singular replaces the sex specific he and she pronouns | |
c. | English is a sexist language | |
d. | Using gendered pronouns can lead to gendered interpretations of the messages | |