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Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
The United States' national anthem is "The Star-Spangled
Banner."
• The brother's birthdays are both in the month of September
‹Ellen is a member of three book clubs' and has been for over a year.
• The basketball players' lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
O All of the photograph's frames are made from the same type of Wood
The United States' national anthem is "The Star-Spangled
Banner."
• The brother's birthdays are both in the month of September
‹Ellen is a member of three book clubs' and has been for over a year.
• The basketball players' lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
O All of the photograph's frames are made from the same type of Wood
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Is this correct? I thought it would be the one of the brothers birthday
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Oh ok can you help me on this one to please?
Which sentences contain an example of contested usage? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.
Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did.
The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table.
O The union members and the factory owner struck a deal in order to end the strike.
And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore.
Which sentences contain an example of contested usage? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.
Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did.
The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table.
O The union members and the factory owner struck a deal in order to end the strike.
And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore.
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Is this answer correct?
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Oh ok I need help on this question please
We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players. But the pitcher said that he wanted lemonade instead.
What is the most effective way to resolve the issue of contested usage in these sentences?
(1 point)
We brought some water for the baseball players. But one of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.
We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but one
of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.
We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but the pitcher said that he wanted lemonade instead.
We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players. However, the pitcher said that he wanted lemonade instead.
We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players. But the pitcher said that he wanted lemonade instead.
What is the most effective way to resolve the issue of contested usage in these sentences?
(1 point)
We brought some water for the baseball players. But one of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.
We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but one
of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.
We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but the pitcher said that he wanted lemonade instead.
We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players. However, the pitcher said that he wanted lemonade instead.
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The two sentences that use an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun are:
1. **The basketball players' lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.**
2. **The United States' national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner."**
In the first sentence, the lockers belong to multiple basketball players, making it a plural possessive. In the second sentence, the national anthem belongs to the United States, which is also considered a singular noun with a possessive form.
The other sentences are incorrect:
- "The brother's birthdays" implies a singular possessive, which is not correct if referring to multiple brothers.
- "Ellen is a member of three book clubs' and has been for over a year." is incorrect because it misuses the apostrophe for a plural noun.
- "All of the photograph's frames" incorrectly uses a singular possessive for a plural concept (frames).
Hence, the correct answers are the first and fourth sentences.
1. **The basketball players' lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.**
2. **The United States' national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner."**
In the first sentence, the lockers belong to multiple basketball players, making it a plural possessive. In the second sentence, the national anthem belongs to the United States, which is also considered a singular noun with a possessive form.
The other sentences are incorrect:
- "The brother's birthdays" implies a singular possessive, which is not correct if referring to multiple brothers.
- "Ellen is a member of three book clubs' and has been for over a year." is incorrect because it misuses the apostrophe for a plural noun.
- "All of the photograph's frames" incorrectly uses a singular possessive for a plural concept (frames).
Hence, the correct answers are the first and fourth sentences.
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Let's clarify the use of possessive nouns in your example.
1. **"The brother's birthdays are both in the month of September."**
- This sentence indicates one brother's multiple birthdays, which is not generally logical unless talking about different years. So, as written, it implies there is a singular brother with multiple birthdays, which is confusing.
2. **To express multiple brothers having their own birthdays, it would be more appropriate to say: "The brothers' birthdays are both in the month of September."**
- Here, "brothers'" is correct as it indicates that the birthdays belong to multiple brothers.
So, **the correct form to discuss multiple brothers and their birthdays is "brothers' birthdays."** Thus, I apologize for not mentioning this earlier.
Regarding your original question about the use of apostrophes: the correct sentences using apostrophes for plural possessive nouns are still:
1. **The basketball players' lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.**
2. **The United States' national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner."**
But "The brothers' birthdays are both in the month of September" would also be correct if you were referring to multiple brothers. Thank you for your patience, and I hope this clarifies things!
1. **"The brother's birthdays are both in the month of September."**
- This sentence indicates one brother's multiple birthdays, which is not generally logical unless talking about different years. So, as written, it implies there is a singular brother with multiple birthdays, which is confusing.
2. **To express multiple brothers having their own birthdays, it would be more appropriate to say: "The brothers' birthdays are both in the month of September."**
- Here, "brothers'" is correct as it indicates that the birthdays belong to multiple brothers.
So, **the correct form to discuss multiple brothers and their birthdays is "brothers' birthdays."** Thus, I apologize for not mentioning this earlier.
Regarding your original question about the use of apostrophes: the correct sentences using apostrophes for plural possessive nouns are still:
1. **The basketball players' lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.**
2. **The United States' national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner."**
But "The brothers' birthdays are both in the month of September" would also be correct if you were referring to multiple brothers. Thank you for your patience, and I hope this clarifies things!
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GPT-4o mini
In the context of grammar, "contested usage" refers to phrases where some people may disagree about the correct or accepted construction.
From the sentences given, the two that contain examples of contested usage are:
1. **"The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered."**
- The phrase "who this letter is addressed to" is often contested because some grammarians argue that it should be "to whom this letter is addressed."
2. **"And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore."**
- The use of "couldn't" in this context might be considered contested because some may argue it should be "could" rather than "couldn't," depending on the context of intent or meaning.
The other sentences do not contain widely contested constructions. For instance, "Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did," is generally accepted. The other options also do not present significant grammar controversies.
Thus, the correct answers are the first and fifth sentences.
From the sentences given, the two that contain examples of contested usage are:
1. **"The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered."**
- The phrase "who this letter is addressed to" is often contested because some grammarians argue that it should be "to whom this letter is addressed."
2. **"And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore."**
- The use of "couldn't" in this context might be considered contested because some may argue it should be "could" rather than "couldn't," depending on the context of intent or meaning.
The other sentences do not contain widely contested constructions. For instance, "Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did," is generally accepted. The other options also do not present significant grammar controversies.
Thus, the correct answers are the first and fifth sentences.
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GPT-4o mini
Let’s go through the sentences again to confirm which ones exhibit contested usage:
1. **"The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered."**
- This sentence is often debated because many grammarians argue that it should be "to whom this letter is addressed." This is indeed an example of contested usage.
2. **"Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did."**
- This sentence does not contain any contested usage; it is straightforward and grammatically correct.
3. **"The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table."**
- This sentence has a redundancy (the repetition of "chair"), but it is not a grammatical contested usage.
4. **"The union members and the factory owner struck a deal in order to end the strike."**
- This sentence is clear and does not present an example of contested usage.
5. **"And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore."**
- The construction "couldn't play" is not generally considered contested usage as it is correctly expressing a negative ability. However, it can sometimes prompt discussion on whether "could" or "couldn't" fits contextually.
Given this analysis, the only clear example of contested usage is the first sentence about the letter.
To summarize, the correct contested usage example in your choices is:
- **"The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered."**
You will need to find another sentence that fits the definition of "contested usage." Based on the provided sentences, if you only select one, the answer is correct for that first sentence.
If there is a misunderstanding about what constitutes "contested usage," I encourage you to raise that specific point to further assist your inquiry!
1. **"The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered."**
- This sentence is often debated because many grammarians argue that it should be "to whom this letter is addressed." This is indeed an example of contested usage.
2. **"Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did."**
- This sentence does not contain any contested usage; it is straightforward and grammatically correct.
3. **"The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table."**
- This sentence has a redundancy (the repetition of "chair"), but it is not a grammatical contested usage.
4. **"The union members and the factory owner struck a deal in order to end the strike."**
- This sentence is clear and does not present an example of contested usage.
5. **"And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore."**
- The construction "couldn't play" is not generally considered contested usage as it is correctly expressing a negative ability. However, it can sometimes prompt discussion on whether "could" or "couldn't" fits contextually.
Given this analysis, the only clear example of contested usage is the first sentence about the letter.
To summarize, the correct contested usage example in your choices is:
- **"The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered."**
You will need to find another sentence that fits the definition of "contested usage." Based on the provided sentences, if you only select one, the answer is correct for that first sentence.
If there is a misunderstanding about what constitutes "contested usage," I encourage you to raise that specific point to further assist your inquiry!
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The issue in the original sentences arises from the ambiguity of the word "pitcher," which can refer to both a container for liquids and a baseball player who pitches. To clarify the sentence while effectively resolving the ambiguity, the most effective option is:
**We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but one of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.**
This choice clearly distinguishes between the "pitcher" (the container) and the "player" wanting lemonade, eliminating any confusion about the term.
The other options either retain the ambiguity or introduce further confusion regarding who is making the request for lemonade. Thus, the second option is the best choice for clarity and effectiveness.
**We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but one of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.**
This choice clearly distinguishes between the "pitcher" (the container) and the "player" wanting lemonade, eliminating any confusion about the term.
The other options either retain the ambiguity or introduce further confusion regarding who is making the request for lemonade. Thus, the second option is the best choice for clarity and effectiveness.
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