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Moon7296 Posted 15 years ago
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Male/female, boys/girls, man/woman
When writing an essay or writing for an exam or even speaking paraphrasing(or at least using synonyms) is important, isn't it?
I don't remember exactly but it seems like I heard 'male/female' is not a good word choice in a particular situation. Is what I heard correct?
I don't remember exactly but it seems like I heard 'male/female' is not a good word choice in a particular situation. Is what I heard correct?
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moon7296 When writing an essay or writing for an exam or even speaking paraphrasing(or at least using synonyms) is important, isn't it? The ability to use synonyms is at least somewhat important, of course, but not nearly as important as being able to express your ideas in a clear and organized way in grammatical English. moon7296 I heard 'male/female' is not a good word choice in a particular situation.
- moon7296 When writing an essay or writing for an exam or even speaking paraphrasing(or at least using synonyms) is important, isn't it?
- The ability to use synonyms is at least somewhat important, of course, but not nearly as important as being able to express your ideas in a clear and organized way in grammatical English.
- moon7296 I heard 'male/female' is not a good word choice in a particular situation.
- It depends on the particular situation you have in mind.
- If you're sexing hummingbirds as part of a project for an ornithological society, these are probably the most appropriate words you could use.
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moon7296When writing an essay or writing for an exam or even speaking paraphrasing(or at least using synonyms) is important, isn't it?The ability to use synonyms is at least somewhat important, of course, but not nearly as important as being able to express your ideas in a clear and organized way in grammatical English.
moon7296
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I am sure that male/female is a poor choice in many situations, as are the other pairs you mention. Here are some:
When a male and female fall in love, they often get married in church.
Then the boy ostrich performs an elaborate dance before the girl ostrich.
In Illinois, a 12-year-old man is allowed to drive a tractor.
When a male and female fall in love, they often get married in church.
Then the boy ostrich performs an elaborate dance before the girl ostrich.
In Illinois, a 12-year-old man is allowed to drive a tractor.
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