Question
Which sentence uses the word their correctly? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
Since their planning on returning this afternoon, Sue and Gene left the keys.
Since their planning on returning this afternoon, Sue and Gene left the keys.
Their only going to be in New York for a week, so try to contact them soon.
Their only going to be in New York for a week, so try to contact them soon.
I am a big fan of the string quartet, and I attended their recital last week.
I am a big fan of the string quartet, and I attended their recital last week.
Their food is pretty good, but the restaurant’s ambiance is what makes it great.
Their food is pretty good, but the restaurant’s ambiance is what makes it great.
I have only seen the pickleball court once, but I want to go their again.
Question
Which sentence should be edited for pronoun clarity?(1 point)
Responses
On the way to the post office with Donald, Gerald realized that he forgot to check his email.
On the way to the post office with Donald, Gerald realized that he forgot to check his email.
The librarians received the box of new books, and they immediately opened and unpacked it.
The librarians received the box of new books, and they immediately opened and unpacked it.
While Cindy and Patricia were walking down the hall, she noticed a sign on the teacher’s door.
While Cindy and Patricia were walking down the hall, she noticed a sign on the teacher’s door.
The teacher told the class that she wanted their papers to be turned in by the end of the day on Friday.
Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
All of the photograph’s frames are made from the same type of wood.
All of the photograph’s frames are made from the same type of wood.
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Ellen is a member of three book clubs’ and has been for over a year.
Question
Which sentences contain an example of contested usage? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses
The union members and the factory owner struck a deal in order to end the strike.
The union members and the factory owner struck a deal in order to end the strike.
The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table.
The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table.
And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore.
And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore.
Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did.
Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did.
The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.
The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.
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Question
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)
Responses
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 one of the players 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. However, the pitcher 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 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, but the pitcher said that he wanted lemonade instead.
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Responses
Since their planning on returning this afternoon, Sue and Gene left the keys.
Since their planning on returning this afternoon, Sue and Gene left the keys.
Their only going to be in New York for a week, so try to contact them soon.
Their only going to be in New York for a week, so try to contact them soon.
I am a big fan of the string quartet, and I attended their recital last week.
I am a big fan of the string quartet, and I attended their recital last week.
Their food is pretty good, but the restaurant’s ambiance is what makes it great.
Their food is pretty good, but the restaurant’s ambiance is what makes it great.
I have only seen the pickleball court once, but I want to go their again.
Question
Which sentence should be edited for pronoun clarity?(1 point)
Responses
On the way to the post office with Donald, Gerald realized that he forgot to check his email.
On the way to the post office with Donald, Gerald realized that he forgot to check his email.
The librarians received the box of new books, and they immediately opened and unpacked it.
The librarians received the box of new books, and they immediately opened and unpacked it.
While Cindy and Patricia were walking down the hall, she noticed a sign on the teacher’s door.
While Cindy and Patricia were walking down the hall, she noticed a sign on the teacher’s door.
The teacher told the class that she wanted their papers to be turned in by the end of the day on Friday.
Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
All of the photograph’s frames are made from the same type of wood.
All of the photograph’s frames are made from the same type of wood.
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
The brother’s birthdays are both in the month of September
The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.
The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Ellen is a member of three book clubs’ and has been for over a year.
Question
Which sentences contain an example of contested usage? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses
The union members and the factory owner struck a deal in order to end the strike.
The union members and the factory owner struck a deal in order to end the strike.
The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table.
The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table.
And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore.
And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore.
Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did.
Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did.
The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.
The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.
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Question
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)
Responses
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 one of the players 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. However, the pitcher 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 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, but the pitcher said that he wanted lemonade instead.
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Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the responses to each of your questions:
### 1. Which sentence uses the word "their" correctly? (Select the two correct answers.)
- **I am a big fan of the string quartet, and I attended their recital last week.**
- **Their food is pretty good, but the restaurant’s ambiance is what makes it great.**
### 2. Which sentence should be edited for pronoun clarity?
- **While Cindy and Patricia were walking down the hall, she noticed a sign on the teacher’s door.**
*(The pronoun "she" could refer to either Cindy or Patricia, making it unclear.)*
### 3. Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun? (Select the two correct answers.)
- **The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.**
- **The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”**
### 4. Which sentences contain an example of contested usage? (Select the two correct answers.)
- **The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table.**
- **The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.**
### 5. What is the most effective way to resolve the issue of contested usage in these sentences?
- **We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but one of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.**
Feel free to ask if you need further clarification or assistance!
### 1. Which sentence uses the word "their" correctly? (Select the two correct answers.)
- **I am a big fan of the string quartet, and I attended their recital last week.**
- **Their food is pretty good, but the restaurant’s ambiance is what makes it great.**
### 2. Which sentence should be edited for pronoun clarity?
- **While Cindy and Patricia were walking down the hall, she noticed a sign on the teacher’s door.**
*(The pronoun "she" could refer to either Cindy or Patricia, making it unclear.)*
### 3. Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a plural possessive noun? (Select the two correct answers.)
- **The basketball players’ lockers will be cleaned out on Friday.**
- **The United States’ national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner.”**
### 4. Which sentences contain an example of contested usage? (Select the two correct answers.)
- **The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table.**
- **The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.**
### 5. What is the most effective way to resolve the issue of contested usage in these sentences?
- **We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but one of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.**
Feel free to ask if you need further clarification or assistance!