Question

look at this dictionary entry.
perspective \per-spek-tiv\\ noun perspectives 1. a mental point of view: sophia was able to view the situation from abbys perspective. 2. a technique for representing depth and distance on a flat surface: during the renaissance, painters began to use perspective to portray the world realistically. 3. a visual scene or vista: our hotel rooms balcony provided a lovely perspective of the shoreline. — from latin (perspectiva)
which sentence uses the word perspective correctly?
mrs. crosby asked that perspective members of the ballet company attend an information session before auditioning.
turner was disappointed that he had not received the promotion, but he tried to maintain a positive perspective.

Explanation:

The dictionary defines "perspective" (1) as a mental point of view. The correct sentence uses it to mean a positive mental outlook, matching definition 1. The other sentence uses "perspective" incorrectly as an adjective to describe members, which does not align with any definition.

Answer:

Turner was disappointed that he had not received the promotion, but he tried to maintain a positive perspective.