Which sentences contain an example of contested usage? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses 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. 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. 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. Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did.

Answer 1

The 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." (The contested usage here is related to the phrase "who this letter is addressed to," which some grammarians argue should be "to whom this letter is addressed.")

2. "Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did." (The contested usage here is the phrase "and therefore," where some argue it may not be necessary or could be contested whether the construction is the best way to convey the idea).

Please note, the repetition of sentences indicates potential confusion, but I addressed them based on the content provided. If any sentence looks different in each pair but they repeat exactly, they carry the same structure.

Answer 2

There both wrong

Answer 3

I apologize for the misunderstanding. Let's reevaluate the sentences for examples of contested usage.

Contested usage often involves grammar or style choices that have differing opinions on what is correct or acceptable. Here are the sentences again for analysis:

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."
3. "The union members and the factory owner struck a deal in order to end the strike."
4. "And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore."
5. "Stephanie started reading the book first, and therefore she finished it before I did."

Upon reconsideration, the sentences that contain examples of contested usage are:

1. "The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered." (Contested because "who" vs. "whom" may be debated.)
2. "And William also said that he did not understand why he couldn't play on the football team anymore." (The use of "couldn't" in informal contexts or constructions involving "why" and modals can generate controversy.)

However, the most explicitly contested usage typically arises in sentences addressing the use case of "who" vs. "whom."

If none are correct, please specify or guide me on how to refine the criteria for "contested usage." Thank you!