Which sentences contain an example of contested usage? Select the two correct answers. (1 point) Responses 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. 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 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 union members and the factory owner struck a deal in order to end the strike.

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. (The use of "chair" as a gender-neutral term instead of "chairman" may be contested.)

2. The postman needs to know who this letter is addressed to so it can be delivered. (The phrase "who this letter is addressed to" is often regarded as an example of informal or nonstandard usage; it could be contested in more formal contexts.)