Question

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

Answer 1

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." - The phrase "who this letter is addressed to" can be contested because some grammar purists argue that "to whom this letter is addressed" is more grammatically correct.

2. "The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table." - The term "chair" can be contested as it has undergone a shift in usage, where some people still prefer "chairman" or "chairwoman," while others advocate for "chair" as a gender-neutral term.

(Note: If additional context defines "contested usage" differently, please clarify.)