Which sentences contain an example of contested usage? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)

Question

A. • And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore.
B. • Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did.
C. • The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table.
D. • The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.
E. • The union members and the factory owner struck a deal in order to end the strike.

Answer 1

The sentences that contain an example of contested usage are:

C. • The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table. D. • The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.

Explanation:

• In sentence C, the term "chair" can contest the traditional use of "chairman" or "chairperson," leading to discussions about the appropriate terminology.
• In sentence D, the phrase "who this letter is addressed to" uses informal grammar, as traditionally it should end with "to whom this letter is addressed," leading to a contested usage in terms of formal vs. informal English.