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)

Answer 1

The issue of contested usage arises from the word "pitcher," which can refer to both a container for liquids and a player in baseball. To resolve this ambiguity, one effective way is to rephrase the sentences for clarity. For example:

"We brought a pitcher (the container) of water for the baseball players. But the player (the pitcher) said that he wanted lemonade instead."

This clarifies which meaning of "pitcher" is being used in each instance.