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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did.

Answer 1

The two sentences that contain an example of contested usage are:

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

The term "who this letter is addressed to" raises a contested usage issue related to preposition placement at the end of sentences. Additionally, "chair" can be contested as it refers to a position (the chair of the board) and might be confused with physical furniture, creating ambiguity.