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 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.

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

The first one is contested due to the use of "chair" both as a noun to refer to the person (chairperson) and as a position title, creating potential confusion. The second one is often contested due to the use of "who" instead of "whom" in the context of the sentence.