Question

Tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for

resources.
weapons.
troops.
leaders.

Answer 1

Corrected (single sentence):
"Tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for resources, weapons, troops, and leaders."

Notes and alternatives:
- Use a comma-separated list (with the Oxford comma before "and") because the clause before the list is independent.
- If you want more precision, "leaders" is vague; consider "leadership," "allies," or "the loyalty of foreign leaders."

Alternatives:
- "Tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for resources, weapons, troops, and leadership."
- "Tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for resources, weapons, troops, and the loyalty of foreign leaders."
- For emphasis, use a colon and bullets:
Tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for:
- resources
- weapons
- troops
- leaders