Question

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

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

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 postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.

Answer 1

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

1. **The chair for the chair of the board of directors is at the head of the board table.** (Here, "chair" can refer to different meanings, such as the person leading the board (chairperson) or the physical chair itself, leading to contested usage.)

2. **The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered.** (In this sentence, "who" in the phrase "who this letter is addressed to" is debated; some grammarians argue that it should be "whom" in formal usage.)

These examples illustrate how language can be interpreted differently based on context and grammatical standards.