What is the most effective way to resolve the issue of contested usage in these sentences?
A. • We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but the pitcher said that he wanted lemonade instead.
B. • We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players. However, the pitcher said that he wanted lemonade instead.
C. • We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but one of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.
D. • We brought some water for the baseball players. But one of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.
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The most effective way to resolve the issue of contested usage in these sentences is:
C. • We brought a pitcher of water for the baseball players, but one of the players said that he wanted lemonade instead.
This option clarifies that "one of the players" is the one requesting lemonade, eliminating confusion caused by the dual meaning of "pitcher." It maintains clear communication and accurately reflects the intended meaning.
