The sentence "Anyone in Oklahoma can ask for an abortion if he wants one"
A)illustrates the fact that "anyone" in English is a marked form.
B)shows that we can eliminate gender bias in language by using "he" to refer to both men and women.
C)was a popular bumper sticker during the 2008 presidential campaign period.
D)demonstrates the fact that "he" cannot be a gender neutral term.

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The sentence incorrectly uses "he" to refer to "anyone," which suggests that "he" can serve as a gender-neutral term, but in contemporary usage, "he" is recognized as gender-specific, not neutral. This demonstrates the inaccuracy of using "he" as a stand-in for any gender, highlighting the need for more inclusive language.

The Sentence "Anyone in Oklahoma Can Ask for an Abortion