Question

Usage Quick Check

Use the sentences to answer the question.

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 a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but one of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.

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 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.

Answer 1

The most effective way to resolve the issue of contested usage in these sentences is:

**We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but one of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.**

This option clarifies who is requesting lemonade, removing ambiguity by specifying that it is a player, not the pitcher (the container).