Language of TV ratings.

Here is a classification of Canadian TV Ratings. Complete the text with the most suitable words.

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C: Programming for children ages of two to seven years.
No or sexual content of any level allowed. comedic violence.

C8+: Suitable for children ages eight and older. Low intensity violence and horror allowed.
No language but occasional "socially offensive and discriminatory" language allowed if in the context of the story.
No sex or . Usually used for teen shows or shows that are mostly about "fantasy violence".

G: General.Programming suitable for the entire family with violence, and very mild profanity or sexual content

PG: Parental guidance. Moderate use of violence and mild profanity allowed, as is brief nudity and sexual references if important to a

14+: Programming for children ages 14 and older.
May contain strong violence and profanity, and of sexual activity within the context of a story.

18+: Programming intended for ages 18 and older. May contain violence, strong language, and sexual activity.
Programming with this rating may after the watershed (9:00 PM).

Consumer takes the form of a full-screen written and verbal announcement at the start of the program announcing the classification
as well as listing the type and strength of any mature content. They also usually appear in programming guides, usually in lowercase to distinguish from primary classifications.
In general, these abbreviations are as follows:
A for adult themes and/or dangerous
V for violence
L for language
S for sexual and/or sex scenes
H for horror or supernatural themes
D for drug references and/or drug use
N for nudity

Sometimes, more specific consumer advice is issued, such as:
SN for supernatural themes
M for medical procedures
W for war themes or
B for behaviour


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